Is least compared to where I spent my time on Reddit before the api was removed, I’ve actually found Lemmy far more hostile. On Reddit, I found discussion fairly light-hearted with even more divisive discussions generally given the benifit of the doubt. On Lemmy, on the other hand, I can make a relatively uncontroversial statement like, “Steam provides useful tools.” and be called a fanboy shill who supports fascists.
i have had the exact opposite experience, and i post a lot. in my 15+ years on reddit, it got worse and worse to where you either got a negative reply or none at all. on the fediverse i get a lot more decent replies than shitty ones. i havent blocked more than a dozen users in 18 months.
It might be possible that my standards are just higher regarding that. I left Reddit (relatively) ealry, and when I did use it, I think the War Thunder sub was the biggest I participated in. I know it was worse in the bigger subreddits and got significantly worse over time. Since Lemmy doesn’t have any niche communities, and has fewer users in general I think that can easily push toxic users to the forefront and make it harder to avoid them.
On Lemmy, on the other hand, I can make a relatively uncontroversial statement like, “Steam provides useful tools.” and be called a fanboy shill who supports fascists.
I feel the same way: either everyone agrees with a statement, or there’s downvotes and snark. Lemmites are here because we have strong beliefs, so that isn’t surprising. But it makes me less willing to post/comment.
Is least compared to where I spent my time on Reddit before the api was removed, I’ve actually found Lemmy far more hostile. On Reddit, I found discussion fairly light-hearted with even more divisive discussions generally given the benifit of the doubt. On Lemmy, on the other hand, I can make a relatively uncontroversial statement like, “Steam provides useful tools.” and be called a fanboy shill who supports fascists.
i have had the exact opposite experience, and i post a lot. in my 15+ years on reddit, it got worse and worse to where you either got a negative reply or none at all. on the fediverse i get a lot more decent replies than shitty ones. i havent blocked more than a dozen users in 18 months.
It might be possible that my standards are just higher regarding that. I left Reddit (relatively) ealry, and when I did use it, I think the War Thunder sub was the biggest I participated in. I know it was worse in the bigger subreddits and got significantly worse over time. Since Lemmy doesn’t have any niche communities, and has fewer users in general I think that can easily push toxic users to the forefront and make it harder to avoid them.
I feel the same way: either everyone agrees with a statement, or there’s downvotes and snark. Lemmites are here because we have strong beliefs, so that isn’t surprising. But it makes me less willing to post/comment.
There’s a bunch of roaving gangs. Just have to learn not to unnecessarily interact with tthem.