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[-] fubarx@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

Could there be a one-click way to automatically 'import' a Reddit subreddit over to a Lemmy community? Meaning, create it, import the sidebars, welcomes, rules, graphics, etc. so it looks familiar to regular users. If not, at least a step-by-step tutorial on how mods could do it.

Another option would be to provide something like a crossposting Chrome or Firefox extension that lets people simultaneously post content to both Reddit and Lemmy. Give them a smooth transition path.

Lastly, the Bluesky concept of 'pluggable algorithms' is one way to make it so users can choose whatever sort works best for their interests.

[-] dessalines@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago

There are a few import tools written to import historical posts, which is the main difficulty. Copying and pasting a sidebar markdown, re-uploading images would take a max of like 10 minutes.

[-] fubarx@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago

I intentionally kept historical imports out, since Reddit is blocking APIs under the guise of limiting AI scraping.

My main point was setting up an easier way for low-tech mods to set up a parallel community, then nudge users to move over.

[-] Blaze@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 months ago

I agree with Dessalines that moving the sidebar takes 10 minutes.

Feel free to join !fedigrow@lemm.ee if you want to discuss how to grow communities

[-] dessalines@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

Reddit's mod interface isn't an easy one to use, so they'd probably have an easier time over here. If they can click an upload image button, and copy paste, they should be okay.

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