We're talking about the #fediverse: https://wordforge.net/index.php?threads/the-fediverse.121932/
Also talking about how sad it is that forums are shutting down: https://wordforge.net/index.php?threads/shutting-down-starscape-bbs.121672/
Mastodon is the best way to keep up with what's happening.
Follow anyone across the fediverse and see it all in chronological order. No algorithms, ads, or clickbait in sight.