• asbach@feddit.org
    25·
    3 days ago

    99.9% of the time I’m just lurking on Reddit, but here I‘m actually getting interested in commenting again. Feels „safer“ than the other place.

  • NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone
    7·
    3 days ago

    Why is this buyeuropean on feddit.uk but it has an EU flag? I feel like somebody has yet to learn about a major political event that happened in the last few years.

  • tischbier@feddit.orgEnglish
    15·
    3 days ago

    This is my third or fourth alt on Lemmy since joining. I love that I can stick to one account or change instances if I feel like it. It’s not too difficult to get used to! I’m getting a desktop app next.

    I like that there’s an application process for each instance. That gives you a good idea of how the instance is managed and what to expect.

    I love that I can get German news and interact with Germans and German language speakers. Or, in other words, I love that it’s not default centralized American.

    It’s really cool seeing their instances next to everyone’s handle. There’s so much here! I feel a lot safer. I love that everyone is human.

    I see @Blaze@lemmy.dbzer0.com everywhere. I have been here a day and I think I have upvoted them 15 times already. Haha

  • unused_user_name@lemm.ee
    3·
    2 days ago

    I am having trouble with the absence of centralized communities. For many many topics communities seem to exist on multiple instances and that splits up the user base and discussions it seems. I get that it is an inherent part of the design, but it hurts my experience.

    Also the number of users seems to be too low still to create a lively environment. I hope that changes but so far the number of posts and comments on those posts seems a bit low compared to what I was used to.

    Having said all that, I love the app (I am using voyager) and the general vibe of the people on here. Let’s hope on more users and a continued constructive community!

  • sniggleboots@lemm.eeEnglish
    15·
    3 days ago

    I’m as confused as the next guy, but I’m hanging in there! I’m not sure if the decentralized nature means I’m missing communities because I’m looking in the wrong place, or if there’s just fewer stuff around.

    • Max@lemm.ee
      7·
      3 days ago

      I feel the same, but it helps to not just browse “subscribed” but to also check out “local” and especially “all”

      You can also take a few minutes and check out the “communities” overview and join those you recognise by name or browse a few of them to decide if you want to join them.

      It does not matter on which instance most of the time. Also, I am subscribed to similar communities on different instances, cause why not. Worst case scenario: I get duplicate news.

    • maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone
      6·
      3 days ago

      Someone will correct me if I’m wrong but I think that you will see more stuff in All if more people from your instance are subscribed to more communities from other instances.

  • bent@lemm.eeEnglish
    61·
    4 days ago

    This is my first comment, just joined during the weekend. It took about half a day to get used to the lower amount of stuff and the slower pace here. And I really like it! The quality of discourse here seems so much higher and with the lower amount of posts I find that I can take my time and not get overwhelmed. Should have joined years ago :-)

  • Corvidity@lemm.ee
    8·
    3 days ago

    I’m surprised how quickly I’ve gotten used to it! I honestly really like the mobile app and it’s gestures, as well as the customizability.

    Although I don’t think I’ll be completely quitting reddit just yet, as some of my more niche interests don’t have communities here yet.

    • snuggledick@lemm.ee
      1·
      1 day ago

      Have you considered creating new communities for your niche interests? You might just find like-minded people here. :)

      • Corvidity@lemm.ee
        1·
        5 hours ago

        I would but I simply don’t have the time or motivation to moderate and manage a community

        • snuggledick@lemm.ee
          1·
          4 hours ago

          Well here’s the thing, if no one shows up then there’s nothing to moderate, and if people show up you can make one or several of moderators. ;) But you’ll never find out unless you create a community.

  • aldfin@lemm.eeEnglish
    13·
    4 days ago

    Great experience, Voyager is a great app and Lemmy feels kinda like Reddit in the good old days. Still have to check Reddit threads every now and then through search results while looking for info, though. Hopefully we can get more content going, but I guess that’s up to us users :)

  • enkity@lemm.eeEnglish
    38·
    4 days ago

    Not only Lemmy i also joined Mastodon lol. I find this expirience to be refreshing, maybe thats because this platform has less users or maybe because its not under someones control but i feel as if i moved from big, overpopulated city to a countryside. Its like breathing fresh air, i feel myself free, and i love reading comments here, they look like real conversations between humans. Although im not from European Union but im your neighbor from Ukraine and i totally support this movement or its better to call an idea, i dunno. I replaced a lot of stuff already but thats only the first step. Also im really glad to be here.

  • yoriaiko@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    11·
    3 days ago

    Hi, thx for warm welcome, had a harder moment learning multi-server architecture of Lemmy, now I’m fine. Still did not abandoned the other portal (actively trying to get banned there by being a rebel tho).

    How bout You? how’s Your day? :)

  • MinkoAk@lemm.ee
    26·
    4 days ago

    I got Boost for Reddit Lemmy back. The world is beautiful again!

    Now to find communities that I like… I’m a bit lost but I’ll settle soon enough.

  • Mobster@feddit.ukEnglish
    35·
    4 days ago

    Came over from Reddit as part of plan to divest from US-based products. Happy to be here, and plan to explore. Mainly lurked over on Reddit - hope to contribute more actively over here!