Really love the overall climate of lemmy so far (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by candyman337@lemmy.world to c/casualconversation@lemmy.world

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People say it feels like old reddit and it does to a degree, but in other ways it feels better!

People are so interested in finding alternatives to the systems that we hate, and actually are passionate about supporting those things and developing them into useable and enjoyable platforms.

People are interested in spreading the word about the importance of unions and the climate crisis. Idk if those posts just get squashed on reddit, but I've seen SO much more talk of workers rights and informing others about them.

It just gives me hope about the future for once. Like things are happening that are different, and I know that we can't be silenced here. This is a platform by the people, for the people, and that can't ever be fully taken away.

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[-] starman@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yeah, I've noticed that I'm far more engaged in lemmy than I was in reddit. I wish I'd find lemmy earlier!

[-] SighBapanada@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

Lemmy is so chill right now. Part of me hopes it doesn't get too big

[-] TheColonel@reddthat.com 2 points 2 years ago

That’s the best part, IMO.

Good communities can band together and not allow bad apples from spoiling the bunch.

The decentralized nature of it is a huge feature.

Granted, I think I’m understanding that correctly but am still wrapping my head around certain aspects.

[-] TheHighRoad@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I'm very hopeful for the future of Lemmy. We stand at a turning point for Internet culture right now. It's time to turn away from the curated big boys and return to the open liberty that the old days were all about. I think Lemmy can be the vessel and it seems to be a touch more active every day.

[-] Metallibus@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I agree, but I just wish it was easier to find interesting communities. Sorting by "hot" definitely dredges up more content, but they're all like 0-5 comment posts. Sorting by active shows the same few posts for a few days. I've been trying to sub to communities that seem interesting in "hot" content, but there just doesn't seem to be a lot of content yet? I may just be spoiled by the scale of reddit, but this seems fairly low and feels a little empty.

Am I just missing good communities? Is there somewhere to find them? Or are we still just really "too early" where most content is only getting 5-10 comments?

[-] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 1 points 2 years ago

Currently, the best way to find new interesting communities is through !trendingcommunities@feddit.nl

Am I just missing good communities? Is there somewhere to find them? Or are we still just really "too early" where most content is only getting 5-10 comments?

We're still way, way too early for the kind of activity Reddit offered in the smaller niche communities. The best thing anyone can do right now is finding one or two small communities they care about and starting posting to help populate them with content, which will help slowly attract more users over time.

As an example, I've been trying to be active at !superautopets@lemmy.world, and we're still waiting for a third active user beyond me and the founder.

It's just going to take time.