• netling@lemmy.world
    8·
    10 hours ago

    Loving it so far! I’ve also found great replacements for all the US software I’ve been using. Should have done that a long time ago, there are actually amazing non fascist alternatives!

  • unused_user_name@lemm.ee
    2·
    8 hours ago

    I am having trouble with the absence of centralized communities. For many many topics communities seem to exist on multiple instances and that splits up the user base and discussions it seems. I get that it is an inherent part of the design, but it hurts my experience.

    Also the number of users seems to be too low still to create a lively environment. I hope that changes but so far the number of posts and comments on those posts seems a bit low compared to what I was used to.

    Having said all that, I love the app (I am using voyager) and the general vibe of the people on here. Let’s hope on more users and a continued constructive community!

  • NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone
    10·
    13 hours ago

    Why is this buyeuropean on feddit.uk but it has an EU flag? I feel like somebody has yet to learn about a major political event that happened in the last few years.

  • dergewerkschafter@feddit.orgEnglish
    2·
    10 hours ago

    Glad to be here. Switched to vivaldi. On my way to delete amazon, paypal, microsoft and google accounts. Using Signal + an own hostes emailadres from germany. Thinking im on a good way

  • dieTasse@feddit.orgEnglish
    1·
    9 hours ago

    I am happy I joined (in past 14 days or so). So far I like it a lot. In the past I tried lemmy and was confused how it works. Somehow I thought when I post something on mastodon it can also be targeted to lemmy (posts or replies), but I think I largely misunderstood and that put me off for some time. But when I found out about this sublemmy I had to try again and this time with success!

  • asbach@feddit.org
    30·
    1 day ago

    99.9% of the time I’m just lurking on Reddit, but here I‘m actually getting interested in commenting again. Feels „safer“ than the other place.

  • tischbier@feddit.orgEnglish
    18·
    1 day ago

    This is my third or fourth alt on Lemmy since joining. I love that I can stick to one account or change instances if I feel like it. It’s not too difficult to get used to! I’m getting a desktop app next.

    I like that there’s an application process for each instance. That gives you a good idea of how the instance is managed and what to expect.

    I love that I can get German news and interact with Germans and German language speakers. Or, in other words, I love that it’s not default centralized American.

    It’s really cool seeing their instances next to everyone’s handle. There’s so much here! I feel a lot safer. I love that everyone is human.

    I see @[email protected] everywhere. I have been here a day and I think I have upvoted them 15 times already. Haha

  • titi@lemmy.world
    10·
    22 hours ago

    I was looking for reddit alternatives before and didn’t pull through. Now that I did (first hour), I dont see why anyone wouldn’t “migrate”.

    Ah, and I’m using “eternity”. Reminds me of the old days before reddit turned facebook.

    • WasteWizard@lemmy.world
      6·
      23 hours ago

      Switched to LibreOffice, and Betterbird for Mail. Works well so far. Using Vivaldi as a browser, that’s a European project but with a modified Chrome core as far as I understand, the built-in AdBlocker works fine in combination with NoScript, even on mobile. Trying out Linux Mint so I can switch the OS when Windows 10 loses support later this year.

  • LucidLyes@lemmy.world
    11·
    1 day ago

    It’s kind of empty and I thought about stopping my boycott of Reddit because I think it hurts the US more to use Reddit as a place to talk because unfortunately that’s where everybody is. Still couldn’t get myself to do it though, but I’m struggling to find content here on Lemmy and I suspect maybe I don’t know how to use it

    • kassara@sopuli.xyz
      6·
      1 day ago

      Same here but I also feel like the emptiness helps with my screentime. Easier to check new topics and the continue with life :D i get very stuck on reddit with endless doomscrolling.

      • cabbage@piefed.socialEnglish
        3·
        12 hours ago

        I think a big thing is that the front page is not completely changing in order to grab people’s attention every few minutes. Once you’ve seen what is trending you’re set for a little while, and if you don’t want to explore other communities and stuff you can go on to do something else with your day.

        That said, the default sorting of front page posts on Lemmy (active?) has received some criticism - you should check out the other options for sorting content if you want it to look more fresh. :)

      • LucidLyes@lemmy.world
        5·
        21 hours ago

        same! I’m also free from Facebook scrolling (which turned into BlueSky scrolling and then vanished)

  • Corvidity@lemm.ee
    7·
    1 day ago

    I’m surprised how quickly I’ve gotten used to it! I honestly really like the mobile app and it’s gestures, as well as the customizability.

    Although I don’t think I’ll be completely quitting reddit just yet, as some of my more niche interests don’t have communities here yet.