I’m still surprised by how genuine people seem to be. Sometimes someone comments or messages me and my expectation is sarcasm, judgement, or general shittiness; so I’m unsure how to reply. I think I’ve responded negatively sometimes just because i was reflexively defensive.
It is organically creating new, unique communities.
Such as?
Unlike what seems like many, I kind of like not having so many people here. It means there’s a good chance comments and posts will be seen by others. Reddit was/is so populated that posting anything there was like speaking into a gaping void (of hatred, many bad -isms, and occasionally friendly helpful folks).
It’s kinda like the ham radio of the internet. I think. I’ve never used a ham radio, but it’s what I imagine it would be like. Lol
Over
Edit:
Or is “lol” lemmys equivalent of “over”?
LolLol.
Over.
Lol.
It has an API so you can use it with an Android client
The super dumb memes. I love that I can post a something that’s stupid even for a shitpost here and get cheered for it.
The idiots have not yet going the platform, so I can enjoy more interesting discussions.
Moderators responding to flagged posts in hours
I get to keep using Boost.
Greater degree of healthy dialogue. People disagree on here, but they’ll more often talk it out and try to come to an understanding of some sort. Generally more curious and/or interested people and less vague shitposting.
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Totally agree. One of the really cool things I’ve seen on here is people acknowledge being wrong instead of being cranky shites about it.
Not only is it OK to be wrong but it’s absolutely brilliant to acknowledge it.
Love the quality of discussion here.
that’s what I liked about reddit originally, and I feel like its much stronger here. especially since this is such a small community, basically every one of my comments (aside from ones on shitposts and the like) gets at least one solid response
It’s NOT FUCKING reddit.
Duplicate communities with 3 users
I love being finished doomscrolling after 15 or 20 minutes not because I hate myself, but because I ran out of fresh content for the day.
I can be on here a LOT less than other apps and not feel like I’m addicted. I jump on to post a couple of things and scroll for a few minutes and I feel like I’m good for the day.
yeah that’s probably because there’s not very much content here. which I admit is good because lack of content equals reduced addiction.
I think it’s also the fact that there’s not any algorithm that’s literally built to keep you doom scrolling.
Being able to check stuff once or twice a day without feeling like im missing out is nice. There are enough algorithms that i can get a slice of lemmy-life.
And there are enough algorithms to almost support my doomscrolling on a bad day
It’s free, no ads, and cool communities.
I think the only thing missing is creepy pastas
People are fairly responsive on posts and comments.
They’ll also upvote anything. Even a can of beans.
