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Lemmy, what do you call users of Lemmy? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I like lemmings but it might be a bit derogatory. Even with that I still think it's better than 'redditors', which always sounded/looked goofy to me.

Any ideas? What do we call Lemmy users?

My current vote is for lemmings. I think it's cute.

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[–] hllywluis 48 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I agree with everyone here on this, Lemmings is appropriate. Especially since most of the community likes it, I think choosing something that the community vibes with is important.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

!!Leeemmings!! !!Leeemmings!!

I'm actually on kbin but I would consider changing to lemmy if i get to be a lemming.

[–] doofusmagoo 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My gosh, I hate "lemmings" because of the connotation that we're just here because everyone else is.

But you're right. A term that folks can generally vibe with is really important.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

we’re just here because everyone else is

In a way we are. Like, would anyone be here if no one was here? That's basically the network effect:

the value or utility a user derives from a good or service depends on the number of users of compatible products. Network effects are typically positive, resulting in a given user deriving more value from a product as more users join the same network.