I think with the lower userbase, it's much less easier to say something others would find abhorrent or rude and then sulk away into the shadows of millions of other users. People can see you and go "that's that person who said some fucked shit." So for me at least I've found myself being a bit more guarded, but I think that's a good thing.
Lol reddit brought out the absolute worst in people. It brought out the old argumentative teenager on new grounds I used to be and I would have been mortified if anyone I knew had found any of my posts hahaha!
Good point. But perhaps I'm wrong- I think most people don't pay much attention to usernames here (or on Reddit for that matter). Lemmy makes it easier to change the display username iirc? So even if such was the case, I could quickly change mine. It would end up just like reddit, in which unless you bother checking a user's profile you probably won't know who they are or what they've said last month.
thanks for using Leebra!
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I find myself less guarded on beehaw in some ways, and more guarded in others.
Firstly, I feel I can be more authentic. Discussions always seem to be in good faith, and I often come away learning something, reconsidering something, or just being more aware of other viewpoints. Whether I participate in the discussion or just read it.
It's just more enjoyable overall.
Which leads me onto how I am being more guarded. I am really trying to consider other viewpoints before even engaging with posts or discussions.
And I dislike that this is an effort for me.
But I like that I have realised it, and I now get to make an effort to be better.
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