Right now the user count Lemmys is comparatively tiny when held up against reddit - but the user count isn’t the thing that makes a social media site, it’s the engagement

So even if you’re used to lurking, try to get a little more active! Post memes, vote on posts, talk in the comments, whatever!

If people come here and see activity, content, and discussions, they’re more likely to stay and contribute their own - if they come and see a ghost town, they’ll just go back to reddit

    • PhantomPhanatic@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      2 years ago

      Same. I’m a long time lurker, but I definitely feel like it’s worth stepping out and helping get some engagement.

  • wischi@lemmyrs.orgEnglish
    222·
    2 years ago

    To be fair, I’m not sure if it helps to generate “fake” activity. IMHO the migration to lemmy will only work if the content will at least have a minimum amount of quality. Just posting random memes is probably not a good way to start.

  • flamingseaturtle@beehaw.orgEnglish
    19·
    2 years ago

    After 14 years on reddit I’m tired of watching it die, the death of Apollo is what pushed me over the edge, I loved Apollo. I’ve been browsing in here for the past few days. I like it. Trying to get used to it. Fuck reddit and u/spez all of the situation was trash. Thank you all for recommending this site!! I’m excited to be apart of it!

    • The_Dunglelorian@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      Ditto for RIF on Android dying. Lemmy will take some getting used to, but I refuse to support reddit for killing my user experience.

    • Earthwormjim91@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      2 years ago

      I’ve been looking for a viable alternative for years but nothing has ever stuck. Lemmy seems like it’s got enough community already that there should be some staying power.

      Bringing spez back on as CEO was one of the worst decisions Reddit has made. kn0thing leaving was the last cliff too before the whole thing really went downhill.

      Fuck spez for killing Apollo.

  • pain_is_life_is_pain@beehaw.orgEnglish
    17·
    2 years ago

    You’re right, I’ll try. I enjoy reading, but often get overwhelmed with trying to respond, so I end up just giving up and not finishing my

  • loiakdsf@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    16·
    2 years ago

    I just wanted to say that I am impressed with the mentality here. Everyone seems so engaged (at least at first now) that Lemmy feels alive although we are relatively few people, still. That reminds me somewhat of the early stages of the internet, when everything was still new and you felt special for being part of something big blowing up. Keep it up and try not to create redundant communities on every instance!

  • CatotheCat@beehaw.orgEnglish
    16·
    2 years ago

    Here’s my first comment on Lemmy. I always lurked on Reddit, but I’ll try not to here!

  • archchan@lemmy.mlEnglish
    14·
    2 years ago

    Not just Lemmy as a Reddit alternative, but I’ve fallen in love with the Fediverse in general. It’s kind of how I always imagined social media to be like, though it still has a ways to go and has been held back because “mainstream” platforms have monopolized users and power. I definitely want to be more active here.

  • Ananace@lemmy.ananace.devEnglish
    14·
    2 years ago

    Well, I did quite literally just get this instance set up, so I guess just posting random comments is necessary.