Boost was the single app I used to browse Reddit on my phone for years! I can't wait for the new app to be ready
That's an awesome picture! I'd love to go to Iceland one day. Are the beaches too cold to swim?
OMG the memories! đ Inuyasha, Ranma, all of CLAMP, and Fushigi Yuugi were my favorites growing up.
I felt the same way about my activity on Reddit! I originally joined years ago to get homework help. I had little experience with forums but thought Reddit would be a place to gain a better understanding of niche communities and higher-quality content. I was never into typical social media sites/microblogging because it felt like a chore trying constantly to update your feed; short-form content outside YouTube didn't really hook me. Foolishly, I thought joining Reddit would equate to "superior" content or that investing time there was more valuable than on other sites.
In the end, we can all see that the site has and was very toxic and addicting, arguably not that much different from Twitter (the difference between a sentence and an essay). People constantly seek to argue with others without netiquette; without coming with an open mind and reading through articles. It took me a long time to self-discipline myself to steer away from drama and find niche communities that didn't trigger those kinds of activities, such as r/CasualConversation. But even those communities weren't bulletproof (tbf nothing on the internet is).
Being on Lemmy has encouraged me to have a healthier relationship with the internet/social media (even though I became a mod đ€Ș). Hosting a small community has reminded me of the importance of valuable conversations; that a post's value isn't necessarily determined by its upvotes and comment counts. Sincerity and effort surmount all those things.
With Redditors moving to Lemmy, I hope that they come with a different mindset. We shouldn't be trying to make this site a Reddit clone. This shouldn't be a site where you have to be on daily, be updated constantly with new content, or fester arguments.
I'll miss the old.reddit UI, with all its faults I loved how each subreddit had its own customized html theme! I'll kinda miss some of the instant content, news, and videos.
Though the Fediverse can't solve all the internet's problems, we should set an example for other communities by fostering a place where true conversations/discussions can be made and be alternatives for people who don't want to have to go through ads and algorithmic content made to trigger toxic arguments for revenue. I hope you'll have a better experience in our community and find your niche đ
But I have no illusion that anything I post will be âqualityâ.
Saying this already shows us as a community that your comments are more valuable than any found on Reddit! Any contribution with an inch of sincerity/effort goes a mile. But don't feel too much pressure to contribute. I'm a lurker myself and new to all this constant activity/mod stuff. Contribute as you wish and we'll be happy to respond back!
That's a great a photo! What app did you use for the filters?
Use imgbox to upload, host and share all your images. It's simple, free and blazing fast!
Just curious to see what my fellow lemmings are using. :)
Try to post a link via imgbox or other alts, if you can. :D
This week has been a time of change for many of us. Likewise, change is something that is inevitable in all our lives. In this way, what changes or events did you go through that affected your outlook on life or yourself?
I've never heard of it before now. Would you recommend the app to casual users to use the protocol or is it redundant if you already have a VPN?
In other words, what's a song that you can listen 100 times back to back and still enjoy it. For me, it's Door by Caroline Polachek; the song manages to be the perfect balance between catchiness and entrancement to not get tiring.
What about you?
Some of those users will come, but I doubt they'd want to stay on here for long. Many are turned off by the decentralized organization of Lemmy; they'll probably just return to Reddit or go somewhere else to rant.
Congratulations to your brother! High School graduation can be a fun and emotional experience. It's great to see how proud you are of your brother, that support goes a long way! High school is what you make of it; if you have college in mind, be sure to focus on your studies and practice time management. Likewise, be sure to take time for yourself and make connections with your peers.
Welcome everyone! It's great to see some new users coming in. Thanks, @arachnosocialism for helping start the conversation!
I'm Mac (He/him)
I'm a Freshman in college studying Chemistry and work within my community to spread STEM knowledge and awareness. I also like reading about foreign affairs/international politics and manga when I can.
I've been listening to a lot of Art-Pop like FKA Twigs, Sophie, Arca, Florence, and Caroline Polachek. I'm also into Spanish/Brazilian Folk (Julieta Venegas, Natalia Lafourcade, Tim Maia). Nonetheless, I'm open to any and all suggestions!
As a first-time mod, I'm so happy to see the community already filled with some amazing users! For the Reddit migrants, please feel free to message me if you need any help.
Hello and welcome to Lemmy.world's CasualConversation community! We're excited to have you here, especially as many of you may be migrating over from Reddit due to recent changes.
Here at CasualConversation, we pride ourselves on being a place where users can chat and share personal, yet appropriate stories and experiences with each other in a friendly and inclusive environment. We aim to foster a welcoming community where everyone feels comfortable and valued.
Lemmy.world is one of many instances in which you can join. A list of these instances can be found here. As a part of the Fediverse, we are dedicated to creating a decentralized and democratic space for social media that is open-source and user-controlled.
We're excited for all of the great conversations and connections that will happen here in our community, and we hope you'll be a part of it! So, come on in, introduce yourself, and let's get chatting!
