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Something just struck me today when scrolling Lemmy, something that sticks out thanks to the federated aspects.

I've subscribed to a bunch of communities that looked interesting, both here on Beehaw and on other instances. They're mostly (but not only) tech and gaming related since I'm a big geek after all.

I tend to have ny fees listing my subscribed communities but since Beehaw's whole setup resonates with me I tend to switch over to all local communities as well to see what's going on. Here's the near part, I get to keep up to date with communities I normally might not follow. Take LGBTQ+ for instance. Can't say I'm particularly well versed as to what goes on in you guys' lives. Not from any negative feelings mind you, it just doesn't usually end up in my subscription lists. It's kind of neat, especially with the friendly good natured spirit around here it's nice to dip your toes in new areas you know?

It was an unexpected upside of it all for me and makes ones chosen Lemmy instance feel more like home.

It's like, my own corner (subbed) in my home (instance) in the bigger city (all).

Here's to keeping this place nice and cozy! We might not be as big as reddit and we might never be but I'm not sure that's really needed either as long as we're enough people to have an active and friendly area going.

Cheers guys! 🍻