I discovered Gemini in 2023 and really enjoy it. I like the minimalism. I like that page presentation is up to the user. I’ve even come to appreciate the line-based nature of its markup, because theoretically at least, it means a screen reader user knows that elements are always arranged top to bottom.
I say “theoretically” since I have yet to run into an accessible Gemini browser for Windows, which is unfortunate since Gemini’s whole deal is text first.
And to head off the inevitable comment about Linux, in order to have an accessible app you need an accessible OS for it to sit on top of.
I really enjoy Geminispace. The minimalism is its best feature. As soon as I have access to HTML and CSS, I’ll fiddle with fonts, colors and layout. On my Gemini capsule I actually manage to write stuff. Gemtext is perfect as it is. No inline links provide a distraction free reading experience. The vibe is different because of the smaller community. It’s a very friendly, cozy place.