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why are left leaning groups still using reddit? (linux.community)

submitted 10 months ago by vestmoria@linux.community to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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the most egregious example I can think of is antiwork in reddit. Posters there love to rant against companies, but they also give good advice regarding laws in different states and is a good source to deal with micromanagers and toxic workplaces.

But it's like they simply don't think that reddit is making money with every post they write. It's like they're working for the enemy they so much despise, a large corporation.

It baffles me that people keep posting there. Is the fediverse alternative really that bad?

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[–] belated_frog_pants@beehaw.org 3 points 10 months ago

They want views and lemmy's discoverability isnt easy

[–] theywilleatthestars@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

The Fediverse unfortunately still has less reach.

[–] danhakimi@kbin.social 3 points 10 months ago

Inertia

People don't leave until they have a compelling reason to leave. They will stay put until something pushes them to move. Bad corporate practices are not that strong an effect—boycotting every bad company in 2024 is not a thing people are trying to do, the world doesn't work like that.

Positive Network Effects

The size and value of Reddit's network still dwarves the fediverse, and that's the primary value of any social network—the people you can interact with.

[–] magnetosphere@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Some people just like debating. It’s incredibly refreshing when someone you completely disagree with raises a thoughtful, interesting point.

[–] Harpsist@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

There the here and there. Where else would you like them to go?

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee -1 points 10 months ago

Because reddit is ultra soft on leftists?

[–] Anon518@sh.itjust.works -4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

The responses here so far are bizarre. Those reddit communities should absolutely be pushing their members to switch to Lemmy. None of the excuses here so far are remotely valid.

[–] Lifecoach5000@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Well that might require WORK. Lol 😂

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[–] mateomaui@reddthat.com 2 points 10 months ago

Well, that would require lemmy users promoting the use of lemmy to reddit users, so that many of them learn that lemmy exists to begin with. Most lemmy users avoid reddit like the plague.

Perhaps you see part of the problem now.

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