this post was submitted on 09 Jun 2023
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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

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Furthermore friends, please sort by new where possible to help give new posts visibility when you interact with them.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Love it! I lurked a lot on Reddit unless I had very specific questions--I think it's cool having an opportunity to grow a community.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Lurk, Mom! No Reddit!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Well, I already voted and commented more here then I ever did on Reddit, so that should work out :)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Trying my best! I'm trying to decide if I want to open my instance up to more users or not as well.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

I'll try not to lurk, even though I'm use to lurking.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Well, I feel like you're talking directly to me so...here I am!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

I'm doing my part! - shamelessly copied from somebody else

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Is there any Android app that looks exactly like the website? I absolutely love the UI of the website but I prefer apps.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I wonder if it wouldn't be wise to try and emulate some of the easier/more participatable subreddits here. Askreddit theads for instance are a big pull (even if they tend to be. well, redditors post on them use your imagination).

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

I find it really hard not to lurk. So much so that the one time I got banned from a subreddit, I immediately unsubscribed from it because I knew someday I'd see something I wanted to respond to there and not being able to would be super annoying.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Scraped my reddit account and here to post Manatee!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Good idea. The more activity we have, the more we will get... It's a positive feedback loop

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Who'd win in a wrestling match, Lemmy or God?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

I took a long break from Lemmy and I returned after the Reddit fiasco. I was active on mk.absturztau.be.

[–] laxe 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I wish signing up was easier for non technical users.

I understand the need for approving new sign ups but this can be off putting for new users.

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