PumpkinDrama
This is golden.
Raspberry Pi 5 with 8 GB of RAM
He already has a couple spare computers. I don't really know why he asked to try it on the Pi.
I don't know I would have to ask him.
I remember there was a lot of drama around this, I can't believe it's still an issue.
I once read that there are some states in the U.S. where firefighters don't put out fires in houses that don't pay a monthly subscription.
I’m particularly concerned about the potential for automods to become a problem on Lemmy, especially if it gains popularity like Reddit. I believe a Discourse-style trust level system could be a better approach for Lemmy’s moderation, but instead of rewarding “positive contributions,” which often leads to karma farming, the system should primarily recognize user engagement based on time spent on the platform and reading content. Users would gradually earn privileges based on their consistent presence and understanding of the community’s culture, rather than their ability to game the system or create popular content. This approach would naturally distribute moderation responsibilities among seasoned users who are genuinely invested in the community, helping to maintain a healthier balance between user freedom and community standards, and reducing the reliance on bot-driven moderation and arbitrary rule enforcement that often plagues many Reddit communities.
A more robust approach could involve combining multiple user engagement metrics like votes, reading time and number of comments, along with a system that sorts posts depending on how they compare to their community averages. This system would be less susceptible to manipulation by new accounts or brigading, as it would require genuine engagement across multiple factors to influence a post's ranking.
Incorporating User Engagement Metrics in Lemmy's Sorting Algorithms
Reminds me of Custom Feeds
- Inspired by Firefish's Antennas feature
- Similar to Reddit's multireddit functionality
- Follow specific users, communities, and instances
- Include/exclude tags or keywords
- Choose post types (posts, comments, or both)
- Set custom feeds as default
The decentralized nature of Lemmy, while appealing in theory, creates significant frustration in practice due to widespread instance blocking. Finding an ideal instance becomes a daunting task, as users must navigate a complex web of inter-instance politics and restrictions. This challenge is further compounded for those who prioritize factors like low latency or specific content policies. Lemmy's architecture heavily favors instance-level configurations, leaving individual users with limited control over their experience. The only reliable solutions seem to be either hosting a personal instance—a technical hurdle for many—or simply hoping that your chosen instance's admins align with your preferences and don't block communities you enjoy. This politicking ultimately undermines the platform's potential.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon aniseed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350°F).
- In a large bowl, whisk everything together.
- Pour the batter into a parched sheet pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool before serving.
I make it without almonds and without a mold for simplicity. I then cut it into pieces and store what I'm not going to eat the same day in an airtight container in the freezer. It can also be made with a round mold. Usually, halfway through baking, it's sprinkled with almonds and sugar.
This is a simpler variation I make of the following recipes:
