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Has the Reddit exodus killed the former Lemmy culture? (slrpnk.net)

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

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When I first started using Lemmy it seemed like such a nice place with interesting discussions. It seemed like the first group of people to join after the app exodus were being quite careful to be respectful of the existing culture.

Now, it seems as though the culture from Reddit has completely replaced it. Toxicity and all. I will say I do follow a lot of communities from a wide range of instances so it's clearly not everywhere.

Am I the only one who's feeling like we've just stormed in and bulldozed Lemmy?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yes. The old culture has completely been replaced. I still haven't formed an 100% opinion on whether that's good or bad. Maybe it's neither.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Unpopular opinion, but I really hate the soft bubble space every social media is becoming and welcome the freedom of speech. I'm not saying people should be harassing each other, but it is nice knowing I could call someone a fucking dumbass when they're being one and not expect an IP ban.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I think radical and hateful people should be called out but just insulting each other is going to radicalise them even further. The best way is to have a civil discussion and see the other’s pov, and when they can’t do anything but be an asshole, just ignore them.

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

You aspects of Reddit's toxic culture have you observed on Lemmy?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

I've noticed trends like AttackBunny has described. Either you post a copy and paste response in a thread or risk the wrath of like 4 or 5 people just waiting to shit on your beliefs. Certain people aren't looking for discussions just opportunities to stroke their egos.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Tragedy of the commons.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

It's most likely just a phase, though it doesn't help I made something for it.

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[–] [email protected] -4 points 1 year ago

The Reddit refugees came to Lemmy and made content. And everyone had a good time, except the occasional people that bitch about toxicity.

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