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mountainRadish lemmy.world mountainRadish@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-07-07
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Is there any community that is fun, informative with many memebers

Reddit shadowabnned and I feel lonely

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PriorityMotif lemmy.world PriorityMotif@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-12-10
#2 · Quote Reply

Come join !dullsters@dullsters.net and !dull_mens_club@lemmy.world

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HeroCool nord.pub SanderZeldenthuis@nord.pub
Joined: 2026-05-26
#3 · Quote Reply

Pro tip, just about the worst way to introduce yourself here is to mention you are here because you were banned on reddit.

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Iced Raktajino startrek.website IcedRaktajino@startrek.website
Joined: 2025-07-15
#4 · (edited) Quote Reply

Pro tip, just about the worst way to introduce yourself here is to mention you are here because you were banned on reddit.

Sadly, that's like the free space on the "What brought you to the Fediverse?" bingo card.

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can sh.itjust.works can@sh.itjust.works
Joined: 2023-06-10
#5 · Quote Reply

What interests you? There's a lot of people here not willing to be the first regular poster somewhere but someone has to do it and others often follow.

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0ndead infosec.pub 0ndead@infosec.pub
Joined: 2024-12-15
#6 · (edited) Quote Reply

Pro tip, just about the worst way to introduce yourself here is to mention you are here because you were banned on reddit.
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TootSweet lemmy.world TootSweet@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-08-04
#7 · Quote Reply

People have showed up here on Lemmy reporting having been banned from Reddit (and for bullshit reasons) left and right now-a-days.

It's true Lemmy isn't as active as Reddit, and I definitely miss some Reddit communities I used to be part of. (I wasn't banned. I quit more on a "boycott" basis.) But Lemmy has its own strengths.

I'd recommend using the "new" sort and the "all" filter frequently. It's a good way to find communities. New/all has been most of how I browse Lemmy for a long time now.

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joelle_ether piefed.blahaj.zone joeljoelle@piefed.blahaj.zone
Joined: 2026-06-02
#8 · (edited) Quote Reply

Welcome, there are a lot of them, it is just a bit slower pace here which you'll have to get used to coming from reddit, not at all bad honestly

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0ndead infosec.pub 0ndead@infosec.pub
Joined: 2024-12-15
#9 · (edited) Quote Reply

Pro tip, just about the worst way to introduce yourself here is to mention you are here because you were banned on reddit.

I was proudly banned from Reddit

I was a mod of a top ten sub. I was banned for:

Banning Nazis

Reporting bots

Reporting gooner/csam subs (when the admins did nothing, I reported them directly to the FBI)

I made work for the admins, and they didn’t like it.

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neidu3 sh.itjust.works neidu3@sh.itjust.works
Joined: 2024-11-03
#10 · Quote Reply

Pro tip, just about the worst way to introduce yourself here is to mention you are here because you were banned on reddit.

I am proud to have been banned from reddit

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Coelacanth feddit.nu Coelacanth@feddit.nu
Joined: 2023-07-04
#11 · Quote Reply

https://lemmyverse.net/ is a great tool.

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Shimitar downonthestreet.eu Shimitar@downonthestreet.eu
Joined: 2025-01-28
#12 · Quote Reply

Yes there is much less activity than reddit. Yes there are much less bots than reddit.

And yes, you must take time and care to interact more than in reddit, if you want Lemmy / fediverse su succeed.

And yes, on the long run the fediverse will superseed all other corporate owned social media just because.

So, don't complain and be part of it! :)

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Sarah Valentine (she/her) lemmy.blahaj.zone SarahValentine@lemmy.blahaj.zone
Joined: 2026-01-15
#13 · (edited) Quote Reply

Pro tip, just about the worst way to introduce yourself here is to mention you are here because you were banned on reddit.

Got banned from reddit for telling someone the views they espoused were fascist in nature. Proud of it.

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notsure fedia.io notsure@fedia.io
Joined: 2023-07-02
#14 · Quote Reply

AI slop is hard to give up.

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givesomefucks lemmy.world givesomefucks@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-06-30
#15 · Quote Reply

Pro tip, just about the worst way to introduce yourself here is to mention you are here because you were banned on reddit.

Eh, it's the same as anywhere else.

Bans are red flags, that's not the same as a "do not enter" sign. There's accounts on here that create communities no one else posts to, just so they can ban people they argue with in other places. Weaponizing the modlog for people that (for some reason) just blindly believe everything in the modlog.

It's a weird move for OP to say being here isn't a choice. But you can get banned from reddit for all types of shit, some is admirable and some you'd get banned from anywhere for saying.

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Shindo66 lemmy.world Shindo66@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-02-28
#16 · Quote Reply

What interests you? There's a lot of people here not willing to be the first regular poster somewhere but someone has to do it and others often follow.

Be the change you want to see in the world lemmy

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SGforce lemmy.ca SGforce@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2023-07-01
#17 · Quote Reply

Bots haven't had much impact here yet

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SatansMaggotyCumFart piefed.world SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world
Joined: 2025-07-09
#18 · Quote Reply

Sadly, that's like the free space on the "What brought you to the Fediverse?" bingo card.

I still have an account in good standing there that I don't use because I can't use Apollo.

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kibblebits quokk.au kibblebits@quokk.au
Joined: 2026-05-19
#19 · Quote Reply

Yes there is much less activity than reddit. Yes there are much less bots than reddit. And yes, you must take time and care to interact more than in reddit, if you want Lemmy / fediverse su succeed. And yes, on the long run the fediverse will superseed all other corporate owned social media just because. So, don't complain and be part of it! :)

There are not fewer bots than Reddit.

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kibblebits quokk.au kibblebits@quokk.au
Joined: 2026-05-19
#20 · Quote Reply

Bots haven't had much impact here yet

Are you joking? Most of Lemmy.ml is bots, haha

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Shimitar downonthestreet.eu Shimitar@downonthestreet.eu
Joined: 2025-01-28
#21 · Quote Reply

There are not fewer bots than Reddit.

I didn't say there are none... But LESS than reddit I think it's a safe guess.

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Iced Raktajino startrek.website IcedRaktajino@startrek.website
Joined: 2025-07-15
#22 · Quote Reply

I still have an account in good standing there that I don't use because I can't use Apollo.

Same. I moved because of the API debacle in 2023 (my original account was on .world) not because I was asked to leave.

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Texas_Hangover lemmy.radio Texas_Hangover@lemmy.radio
Joined: 2024-11-09
#23 · Quote Reply

Pro tip, just about the worst way to introduce yourself here is to mention you are here because you were banned on reddit.

Who hasn't been banned from reddit at least once?

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kibblebits quokk.au kibblebits@quokk.au
Joined: 2026-05-19
#24 · Quote Reply

I didn't say there are none... But LESS than reddit I think it's a safe guess.

Per-capita, more on Lemmy… in my observation. Definitely more alt accounts on Lemmy, per-capita. The Lemmy dogpile is a whole phenomenon.

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mountainRadish lemmy.world mountainRadish@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-07-07
#25 · Quote Reply

Be the change you want to see in the world lemmy

😂

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mountainRadish lemmy.world mountainRadish@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-07-07
#26 · Quote Reply

People have showed up here on Lemmy reporting having been banned from Reddit (and for bullshit reasons) left and right now-a-days. It's true Lemmy isn't as active as Reddit, and I definitely miss some Reddit communities I used to be part of. (I wasn't banned. I quit more on a "boycott" basis.) But Lemmy has its own strengths. I'd recommend using the "new" sort and the "all" filter frequently. I...

Thanks, that's a useful tip

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mountainRadish lemmy.world mountainRadish@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-07-07
#27 · Quote Reply

Come join !dullsters@dullsters.net and !dull_mens_club@lemmy.world

Tank U

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threelonmusketeers sh.itjust.works threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
Joined: 2023-06-10
#28 · Quote Reply

Same. I moved because of the API debacle in 2023 (my original account was on .world) not because I was asked to leave.

I moved because of the API debacle in 2023

Same here.

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superglue lemmy.dbzer0.com superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Joined: 2024-08-09
#29 · Quote Reply

You just gotta hang in there while the fediverse gets more users, contribute where you can. I still visit reddit for specific interests that are dead over here but I only lurk, I don't cobtribute back. The fact is that if everyone leaves due to there not being enough users, the fediverse will never grow. From what I can tell it does seem to get more active over timez hang in there.

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Albbi piefed.ca albbi@piefed.ca
Joined: 2025-06-25
#30 · Quote Reply

Thanks, that's a useful tip

Top 6 hours is also a pretty good way to browse Lemmy. Enough turnover of links to keep you interested.

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EntheoNaut lemmy.ml EntheoNaut@lemmy.ml
Joined: 2025-10-22
#31 · Quote Reply

You just gotta hang in there while the fediverse gets more users, contribute where you can. I still visit reddit for specific interests that are dead over here but I only lurk, I don't cobtribute back. The fact is that if everyone leaves due to there not being enough users, the fediverse will never grow. From what I can tell it does seem to get more active over timez hang in there.

I lurk as well, they won’t let me contribute if I wanted to.

I definitely miss the niche communities and am mostly happy with what’s happening here. Would love to see it grow so local communities become relevant and active.

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axus lemmy.ca axus@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2025-06-06
#32 · Quote Reply

Per-capita, more on Lemmy… in my observation. Definitely more alt accounts on Lemmy, per-capita. The Lemmy dogpile is a whole phenomenon.

Not-A-Bot community where we name and shame would be great, until it gets overrun

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BillyTheKid2 lemmy.ca BillyTheKid2@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2025-11-03
#33 · Quote Reply

People have showed up here on Lemmy reporting having been banned from Reddit (and for bullshit reasons) left and right now-a-days. It's true Lemmy isn't as active as Reddit, and I definitely miss some Reddit communities I used to be part of. (I wasn't banned. I quit more on a "boycott" basis.) But Lemmy has its own strengths. I'd recommend using the "new" sort and the "all" filter frequently. I...

I got perma banned from Reddit for linking to epstein files and naming names.

Technically, the ban is justified, because I broke two rules; dox, and sharing content where children are harmed (multiple has (censored) dead victims in the photos)

But honestly, I learned my lesson and won't do it again lol

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BillyTheKid2 lemmy.ca BillyTheKid2@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2025-11-03
#34 · Quote Reply

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And instantly I already know you're interesting and think for yourself. Because you don't follow the echo chamber like a good little redditor does.

Kudos to you!

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can sh.itjust.works can@sh.itjust.works
Joined: 2023-06-10
#35 · (edited) Quote Reply

Be the change you want to see in the world lemmy

I was on reddit for a long time and didn't make as many posts as I have here in 3 years.

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kibblebits quokk.au kibblebits@quokk.au
Joined: 2026-05-19
#36 · Quote Reply

Not-A-Bot community where we name and shame would be great, until it gets overrun

Anyone with .ml just assume is a bot at this point.

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tocopherol lemmy.dbzer0.com tocopherol@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Joined: 2023-08-18
#37 · Quote Reply

Anyone with .ml just assume is a bot at this point.

Saying something you disagree with doesn't make someone a bot

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kibblebits quokk.au kibblebits@quokk.au
Joined: 2026-05-19
#38 · Quote Reply

Saying something you disagree with doesn't make someone a bot

True, but it doesn’t make the account a real person either.

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yetAnotherUser lemmy.ca yetAnotherUser@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2023-07-08
#39 · Quote Reply

!science_memes@mander.xyz is a good one for lots of funny and possibly informative posts (it has posts about scientists complaining about things they have to deal with at their jobs, but it also has lots of posts with funny and interesting information)

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rapchee lemmy.world rapchee@lemmy.world
Joined: 2025-02-10
#40 · Quote Reply

True, but it doesn’t make the account a real person either.

i'm not a fan of tankies either but this is disturbing

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Chivera lemmy.world Chivera@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-07-03
#41 · Quote Reply

I was on reddit for a long time and didn't make as many posts as I have here in 3 years.

I was a lurker for years on reddit until all their bs I moved here and am active now.

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Phantaloons piefed.zip Phantaloons@piefed.zip
Joined: 2026-05-03
#42 · Quote Reply

There are not fewer bots than Reddit.

You got some sauce for that pasta?

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HubertManne piefed.social HubertManne@piefed.social
Joined: 2025-03-13
#43 · Quote Reply

I peruse all. Many communities are passion projects of folks but im not sure if any particular thing is diversly active. I really wish sto or champs people would come here.

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kibblebits quokk.au kibblebits@quokk.au
Joined: 2026-05-19
#44 · Quote Reply

You got some sauce for that pasta?

Observation in something you can do all by yourself. You don’t need me to hold your hand.

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Phantaloons piefed.zip Phantaloons@piefed.zip
Joined: 2026-05-03
#45 · Quote Reply

Observation in something you can do all by yourself. You don’t need me to hold your hand.

Burden of proof is on the presenter.

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Auster thebrainbin.org Auster@thebrainbin.org
Joined: 2024-10-28
#46 · Quote Reply

On Reddit, most were pretty slow or full of fluff back when I used it, up to around 2023. Lemmy, or more broadly the fediverse as a whole, is pretty active if you're not checking specific groups/communities/magazines/channels. Even more so if you use microblogging platforms, microblogging being e.g. Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram's types of posts, or hybrid platforms with both microblogging and groups.

But also, algorithms, when present, are very minimal in the fediverse. You won't be bombarded with stuff to follow, requiring you to curate what and who you follow. So back at being very active if not looking for specifics, follow enough communities of your interest, and your feed should fill up in no time.

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kibblebits quokk.au kibblebits@quokk.au
Joined: 2026-05-19
#47 · Quote Reply

Burden of proof is on the presenter.

Unless I don’t care about educating morons.

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Hanrahan slrpnk.net hanrahan@slrpnk.net
Joined: 2023-03-14
#48 · Quote Reply

be the change ... :)

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Ocean lemmy.world oceanbloom25@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-08-16
#49 · Quote Reply

I feel you I got shadowbanned on Reddit last night. Had no warning whatsoever. I didn’t know posting in other communities and commenting on posts would flag spam and I get well banned. Have noticed people use the downvote more on here than Reddit.

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Die4Ever retrolemmy.com Die4Ever@retrolemmy.com
Joined: 2024-05-06
#50 · Quote Reply

/communities?listingType=All&sort=TopMonth&page=1 sorts the communities by activity

You can also browse the All feed with the "New Comments" sort, or "Active"

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mountainRadish lemmy.world mountainRadish@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-07-07
#51 · Quote Reply

I feel you I got shadowbanned on Reddit last night. Had no warning whatsoever. I didn’t know posting in other communities and commenting on posts would flag spam and I get well banned. Have noticed people use the downvote more on here than Reddit.

🫂 lemmy will grow, I know it.

I still go and browser reddit because local subs of my city or region are fun

We should make a lemmy community for banned redditors

Like a support group.

For us to detox...

Nah, I am lazy

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