Overall, I really like Lemmy, and the communities therein. There do seem to be some more radical takes on this platform than I’m used to. I haven’t heard of anyone being swatted or anything like that on here (or even actively doxxed), but there do seem to be more radical takes that what I’m used to on other platforms. I generally don’t engage with those groups. I’m just here for the memes, and to share my knowledge on topics I like. I don’t want to have to worry much about some bored, idealistic shitlord taking offense and going out of their way to nuke me.

As a new motorhead, how carefully do I need to tread, compared to other platforms? I ask, because it seems like posts on here are cast to a much broader network.

  • Izzy
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    131 year ago

    Unless you know for certain a connection is end to end encrypted you should always assume everything you are saying could be read by anyone on the planet.

    Some average Joe on Lemmy is not likely to have the resources to de-anonymize you based on your internet fingerprints unless of course you state your real full name and other identifying information like your home address somewhere. So the likelihood isn’t any higher on Lemmy compared to other platforms.

    It might even be more likely on other platforms because they often prod you over and over for personally identifiable information. Google definitely knows who I am and how to find me while Lemmy does not. So a data breach at Google is going to be far worse.