Hi everyone, I’m ProdigalFrog, and I’ll be your new moderator for c/Buyitforlife!

I was a regular follower of Buyitforlife back when I used reddit, and generally found it a valuable resource for finding high quality stuffs to reduce waste. So hopefully we can inject some new life into this community and keep it rolling.

  • abracaDavid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I followed the BIFL subreddit for a really long time. It changed my mindset towards buying so many different products. It was a really great sub.

    But then at some point it just became a sub for people to post pictures of old toasters and fans that still worked from the 50.

    I strongly preferred it as a guide to purchasing products that will last long term, as opposed to just items that have survived in working condition for a long time.

    So I guess my question is which one will this place be?

    • ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.netOPMEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      That’s a good question. I’m a bit of weirdo in that I’ll actually track down some of that old stuff if it’s not too expensive and can perform better than modern alternatives (a rare combination). But I think you’re right in that the community could quickly just become a place for people to post their old stuff, which isn’t much help for others who are looking for something that’s quality and still easily obrained.

      I think I’ll take the stance that this BIFL will be solely focused on things that are still being made, and make that a hard rule (once I get around to editing the sidebar).

      Thanks for asking man!