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Any tips for a new user?
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this post was submitted on 27 Mar 2025
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Gonna go against the grain, and recommend browsing the instance list and browse whichever instances look interesting to you locally, and then make that your "home" instance. Lemmy's connectedness is equal in importance to its disconnectedness, niche instances thrive and create interesting experiences, while federation allows crossover and further engagement.
Using Lemmy for its "all" sort is more of a replication of Reddit, while leaning into the strengths of federation can create a more unique experience IMO and usually a more pleasant one.
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Thanks!
Noted. Don’t fully grasp how this all works yet but I think I’m starting to get the idea. Seems like an evolution of Reddit.
No problem, people tend to love to help!
Especially when it means that Reddit gets one less user. At least for me
Yep!
I agree with trying to find and support a local instance. I personally find it nice to have this account (made before my local was made) for a global feed and a local account for playing more into local culture and news which are too niche to get visibility on a regular instance's feed.
That's what I do!