So excited to be here. I've wanted to try Lemmy out!

3 years ago by PhillyCodeHound to c/lemmyworld

Hi everyone. I've wanted to try Lemmy out! Thanks for letting me join @ruud!

_pete_ 8 points 3 years ago

Me too! As sad as I am to watch reddit implode I'm actually quite excited to watch Lemmy grow!

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BackOnMyBS 4 points 3 years ago

I'm actually happy with reddit imploding. It changed a lot. I don't know how to put it, other than reddit became quite antagonized. It seemed like any thread could turn into people fighting or defending themselves. Say someone makes a helpful comment explaining a complex topic in layperson terms and another user adds to it, the initial commenter will then explain why they didn't explain that additional material as a defense. Reddit didn't used to be like that. It was understood that the comment was an addition, not a correction or attack. Other areas that started getting crappy was if someone shared something they did and there was any possible way to point out how it was not the perfect response to a situation, people would point it out and criticize OP instead of understanding that we are all doing our best and sometimes aren't perfect. It got oddly toxic...now that I write it out, it felt like people became righteous and would argue over anything like they do in political FB posts, except the argument could be about the most mundane insignificant matter.

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davysnavy 2 points 3 years ago

This is so true. Commenters have become so aggressive on reddit and I can only assume it's a result of reddit's growing popularity over the last couple years. Users are treating it like Facebook or YouTube where antagonism is not only accepted but often times rewarded.

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OptimsticDolphin 1 point 3 years ago

It is an interesting time to be on the internet

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ruud 7 points 3 years ago

You're welcome! Enjoy!

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phillycodehound 3 points 3 years ago

I'm glad you're buddies with @Stux@mstdn.social that means this place is going to be grand!

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ruud 2 points 3 years ago

Yeah Stux and I will soon meet in person to discuss the road ahead.

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phillycodehound 2 points 3 years ago

I absolutely adore Stux. And you're not to shabby yourself!

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ruud 2 points 3 years ago

Thanks!

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guru_meditation 6 points 3 years ago

Just found out about Lemmy and joined as well. Goodbye reddit! Hopefully the platform will grow thanks to the reddit diaspora.

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phillycodehound 4 points 3 years ago

I hope so. I mean I like Reddit but now what they turned into.

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mortuum 4 points 3 years ago

It's so disappointing. To think of how different Reddit was a decade ago. Makes me a bit sad, lol.

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Picklescream 4 points 3 years ago

Hey, I'm a newbie as well. So happy to be here and here's to creating and being a part of a nice new community together!

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BackOnMyBS 4 points 3 years ago

me too! I love the federated idea and that it can even interact with kbin. it feels like reddit used to be over a decade ago. i'm getting nostalgic.

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crucible 3 points 3 years ago

Also new, thanks for adding me @ruud@lemmy.world

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Kaabiikaze 3 points 3 years ago

Just made a new account here as well. Excited to see where this would go!

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themadcodger 3 points 3 years ago

Since you're new, check out kbin. With the magic of the fediverse, it talks to Lemmy without a problem (I'm currently commenting from there) and has a few more features as well.

Part of the fun of the fediverse is trying all the different options and seeing what fits. You could even join Friendica (FB equivalent) and interact here if for some reason that made more sense to you. Options!!

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AustralianSimon 3 points 3 years ago

It's pretty nice so far, just having to retrain my brain as RIF was my Reddit experience.

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BackOnMyBS 1 point 3 years ago

I was a RIF user also until I just purged and deleted my reddit accounts. Jerboa on Android is pretty similar to RIF. You might want to give it a try.

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AustralianSimon 1 point 3 years ago

I'll look into it. Presumably it'll have the same fate.

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BackOnMyBS 2 points 3 years ago

yep! https://www.reddit.com/...

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AustralianSimon 1 point 3 years ago

that's RIF not Jerboa

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ulu_mulu 3 points 3 years ago

Me too!
I joined only 2 days ago and I still don't get how this whole thing works lol, but this place feels cozy :)

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Elbullazul 2 points 3 years ago

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay and have fun!

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BadAtBaduk 2 points 3 years ago

Hey same here. Been using mastodon for a while now. This is the first fediverse product I'm using outside of mastodon

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Kory 2 points 3 years ago

Hey, welcome. Nice to see so many new faces. I hope you'll enjoy your stay!

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LillianVS 1 point 3 years ago

Welcome to Lemmy! A lot of communities are appearing, so we welcome you all! I am very new here too but I am excited by the concept of fediverses the idea is pretty clever!

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OptimsticDolphin 1 point 3 years ago

Same here, I can't wait to see what this platform has to offer!

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phillycodehound 1 point 3 years ago

I hope reddit apps like Joey take on Lemmy!

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phillycodehound 1 point 3 years ago

Let me clarify. I want Joey the app to be made for Lemmy!

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