I’ve seen many comments and posts regarding the API fiasco on Reddit, with the claim that there will be a huge influx of users when that happens. I’m all for it, but I find it hard to believe that the average or even above average user will make the effort to switch.

  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    I imagine there will be a big uptick in the number of new users but it won’t be a huge wave, not initially. Human nature being what it is, users will switch to the official app, mods will try and muddle through with a more limited toolbox and, slowly, the wheels will fall off as people find that the user experience has been degraded, leading to a fairly steady flow of people moving over (and a decent number moving on as Lemmy likely isn’t ready for primetime just yet). I think what will be key is whether the most experienced moderators and most active posters make the jump - without them the site is a hollow shell as it is largely built on their disproportionate contribution. That might speed up Reddit’s downfall.

    The best thing we can do is make their landing as soft as possible.

    • Make sure there are welcome posts in each instances main communities.
    • Keep an eye on Reddit for people asking how to make the move.
    • Keep an eye on the relevant communities here for anyone struggling.
    • Get equivalents to the subs set up.
    • List these on sub.rehab and similar directories.
    • Don’t panic! Perhaps this should have gone first.
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      a guide on how to use Lemmy would also be nice. I’m a former reddit user and I still haven’t figured out how to edit comments or block users.

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          yeah I think the apps just aren’t there yet. I used connect for lemmy and today I’ve installed lemming which has the edit and block functions but looks clunky. can’t have it all I suppose.