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 (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 (1 children)

I'm u/GNUGradyn on Reddit, here's my first comment on lemmy

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[–] [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

Scraped my reddit account and here to post Manatee!

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

I used to lurk a lot of subreddits but I guess that will be no longer. RIP Reddit. Long live Lemmy!

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

Doing my part!

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

Well I am somewhat of a lurker myself and came to know about lemmy recently. Commenting here for engagement and gonna try to be more active from now on.

[–] [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.

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

Super excited to be here, honestly. Really hope this place grows significantly

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

I will do my part!

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

I'm commenting to boost engagement!

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

I'd like to post things, but are the communities, instances or whatever superagressive if you "Post the wrong thing to the wrong place TM", even by accident or misunderstanding? I stopped contributing to Reddit because of it.

And can the post-box be at the top of the page, before comments instead of at the bottom?

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

I agree. It already helps if you comment under stuff that you liked. Pushes the good content up to the top and it will be more visible for others.

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