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What factors do you think contributed to the "Reddit Hivemind"? How do you believe it can be avoided? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Cataphract@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I've been seeing more often (and others have posted the same) that some of the elements of "Reddit etiquette" seem to be taking over here. Luckily I can still find discussion comments but it seems the jokes and general "downvote because I disagree" are slowly taking over.

So the question becomes is it the size or the functionality of the site? The people or popularity? What's your thoughts?

edit: should I change it to Lemmy-hivemind? Exhibit A: the amount of downvotes without a single explanation (guessing it's anything to do with Reddit being talked about).

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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's friendliness of the community and willingness to treat randos with respect. Responses here seem to fit a general pattern of "I agree and...", or "you're wrong and stupid".

I generally have a better experience on Reddit. I'm less likely to get responses, but I get fewer downvotes there and the responses are usually nicer.

[–] alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

There's a number of instances that don't have downvotes. Notably, it forces each person who takes issue with something you've said to respond to you if nobody else has said it. Whether that's better is up to you.

[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

In my experience the lack of downvotes does make for a better instance.

[–] alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I've no strong feelings on the matter, but I can understand how some would feel 10 people telling you exactly how you're wrong can feel worse than 10 downvotes.

I avoid this by simply being correct all the time.

[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

I really need to work on that.