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Do your part, try not to lurk! (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by bitsplease@lemmy.ml to c/lemmy@lemmy.ml

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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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[–] 777@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Furthermore friends, please sort by new where possible to help give new posts visibility when you interact with them.

[–] federation_helper@lemmy.rogers-net.com 3 points 1 year ago

I suppose. But only for a bit

[–] eren@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I'm not lurking. You are!

[–] Skooshjones@vlemmy.net 3 points 1 year ago

Lurk, Mom! No Reddit!

[–] suddenlycirclejerk@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

This.

[–] supermario182@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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[–] Alexxxolotl@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Alright... this marks the end of my lurking lifestyle then, I guess ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

[–] 3ntranced@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Don't tell me what to do, I'll engage when I'm ready >:(

hol up

[–] BoringToMyself@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (8 children)

So, should we recreate our favorite subreddits to get them going?

[–] ablackcatstail@goblackcat.net 3 points 1 year ago

@BoringToMyself @bitsplease Absolutely! The best way to get folks moved is through creation of their favorite subs in the #fediverse. Show them a viable alternative exists, runs mostly well, and they'll trickle in.

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[–] beppi@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hello

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[–] LostXOR@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just made an account, doing my part! It is a bit annoying how I have to scroll all the way down to comment though.

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[–] Cyclonus@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Was lurking on Reddit for 10 years, made just 9 comments that whole time; when there's so much noise you don't feel you have much to add to the conversation. But us lurkers have a chance to be heard in a growing community and help shape it in some way, gotta get out of my comfort zone I guess.

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[–] pizza_enjoyer@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hi people!

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[–] ZenkorSoraz@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    ![](https://lemmy.ml/pictrs/image/bd19086c-9c10-45a1-94c2-ebdc38568a9f.jpeg)

[–] yak@feddit.it 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, I feel like you're talking directly to me so...here I am!

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[–] Veritrax@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm confused by Lemmy but also excited to try and help it grow.

[–] Raiden11X@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

Me too. It feels like early reddit stages trying to figure out what subreddits and whatnot are as a newcomer. I'm slowly getting the hang of it. The jerboa app has been cool too!

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