I was starting in similar years, some time in high school (03-07) I set up a dual boot with Ubuntu. I’ve dabbled on and off since. Usually put Ubuntu on old laptops to give em some more life, current work laptop is that way. It’s never been my primary OS. But I’ve had either a dual boot or laptop running it most years since then.
I think it’s just changed over time. Reddit was really different ten years ago. Posts by the admins about changes or their actions regarding drama were more common for example.
It’s just refreshing to have finally found something that’s similarly structured (not discord/Forum based) and has decent activity. Once the apps start gaining traction, and I get a better feel for navigating this whole fediverse thing… Reddits just not going to be relevant.
I met your mom down at the Shrimp Shack