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[–] [email protected] 48 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Sadly tildes is invite only it seems.

[–] [email protected] 54 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

From what I can recall, you aren't missing much. The power hungry admins are intense there.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It looks like they have their own "vibe" and rigorously enforce it in their own community. That's fine, it's their service after all. Feels a bit strange to turn away potential new users when people are looking for viable alternatives

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I don't think Tildes is turning anyone away, not sure where that narrative comes from. Anyone can request an invite from the owner themselves.They are just not looking for explosive growth like some of the other services are.

In fact I think the invite system is an effective way to keep the boys away as the free-for-all signups are easier to game.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

They aren't bashful anywhere

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Sadly tildes is invite only it seems.

People parrot this as if getting a Tildes invite is like getting invited to join the Freemasons or something like that—it's not that hard to get an invite.

And for those who are just going to lurk, you don't even need to register to view everything.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But if you're trying to be a Reddit competitor getting an invite is sabotaging your mission. I've been on Reddit for 10+ years and I'm actively looking for a replacement, but I'm not going to search for someone that can send me an invite to a new social media site

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

ok, but Tildes isn't setting itself up as a Reddit competitor, like, its goal isn't to get people to move away from Reddit. It's just its own thing which happens to have some similarities to Reddit but with a bunch of differences too.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Sounds like the perfect recipe to become like the next Google+ though

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago

Yeah, but just asking for one is usually enough. It isn't difficult to get, just enough to totally prevent bots or massive multiple accounts.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Afaik you just email him and he will give you one it is not like they are overwhelmed with people.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Received an invite after a week.

It isn't bad of a turnaround time, really.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I have 5 invites I can give out, PM me if you're interested!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I would love one if they're still available

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I would love one please if you still have some!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can't seem to figure out how to PM you, so here you go, hope nobody steals it out from under you. :( I have 3 left to give after this one:

https://tildes.net/register?code=Z9QW4-K3YGR-3W26B

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’d love an invite too if I’m not too late!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Can't seem to figure out how to PM you, so here you go, hope nobody steals it out from under you. :( This is the last one I can generate!

https://tildes.net/register?code=2955R-TG03J-536UZ

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'd love an invite if you're down to give em!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Can't seem to figure out how to PM you, so here you go, hope nobody steals it out from under you. :( I have 2 left to give after this one:

https://tildes.net/register?code=JA1RL-X1029-9JFGO

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I too, would appreciate an invite if you have one more available! Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Can't seem to figure out how to PM you, so here you go, hope nobody steals it out from under you. :( I have 1 left to give after this one:

https://tildes.net/register?code=4XCO2-CFDUW-WD1L6

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I would be happy to receive an invite :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Sorry! I only had five to give out! If it lets me have more I'll swing back and shoot one over to you!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

If you haven't received an invite to join Tildes yet, just email [email protected] and ask. I received one 2 weeks after requesting.