Cory DoctorowMar 7

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Inside: The web is bearable with RSS; and more!

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Krz StrMar 8
Show threadMichael Opalinski
@pluralistic Despite being on the web for over 25 years, I don't think I've ever used an RSS reader. You've convinced me to start, and with your blog feed of course!
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Show threadSemitonesMar 8

@MichaelOpal @pluralistic I would not even know how to start using RSS.

Are there any clients that don't make it feel like email, like another digital chore?

Show threadClaire, The Ultimate WorrierMar 8
@semitones @MichaelOpal @pluralistic I'm a big fan of @birb right here on fedi that will turn any rss feed into an account you can follow
Show threadSnarkleMar 8
@semitones @MichaelOpal @pluralistic I use TheOldReader. It's simple but gets the job done.
Show threadTony FiskMar 8
@MichaelOpal @pluralistic
They're especially good for feeds/blogs with low output you wouldn't look at regularly
Show threaddexternemrodMar 8

@arfisk

@MichaelOpal @pluralistic

Maybe a little bit 'advanced' usage: I follow some projects or more concrete their releases via rss to get a notification everytime a new version is released. Works on github not sure about codeberg.