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It really feels like Lemmy is alive because of you.

When I first checked out Lemmy, I wasn't expecting there to be so much content, so much discussion, and so much community. But I've spent the better part of two days glued to my screen, browsing content all day. I've seen so many posts, so many interesting discussions about the fediverse, and of course, plenty of memes. It really feels like the start of something incredible.

I've gotta get back to work soon, but wow. I think this whole fediverse thing really is the next step for social media. If I find some extra time, I'll definitely consider contributing to Lemmy's source code to help this project and the FOSS ecosystem grow.

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[–] sporangepeeler@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This is my first comment since joining. While I was always fine being mostly a lurker on Reddit for 12 years or so, I feel more invested in the smaller conversations going on here. Yeah, I like a long drawn out thread but the fact that there isn't much jockeying for karma or making jokes just to kind of "meme along" makes it feel more authentic. Forums and discussion boards are always going to be filled with inanity and jokesters, it's been that way since BBSes and usenet in the 90s but the federated nature of Lenny and others feels more natural and reflective of actual social groups, rather than ones forced into boxes or walled gardens like so much of the internet these days. Thanks everyone.

[–] Deez@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Thank you for joining and your sharing your thoughts. They are important!

[–] EricHill78@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I miss the BBS days. We had a local one in South Florida where we would have in person meet ups on the weekend. It was a blast.