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I just haven't been on it since some time before the API debacle.
I like the content on Lemmy, and I've had much better experiences here in terms of discussion. But I suspect it really depends on your interests. Tech folks seem to be better represented at the moment, especially for historical reasons.
But as others said, post content!
The only reason I honestly go back is purely for the destiny 2 related subs.
There are a couple of subreddits that I still visit. My usage has dropped to a tiny fraction of what it used to be. In fact I think Reddit shitting the bed has been good for me overall as I'm spending a lot less time scrolling random shit.
Only problem i have with lemmy is that after scrolling for a bit i end up wading through posts with 0 comments and 2 upvotes, which are inevitably just links to something i do not give a singular toss about.
But that's honestly kinda just good, it forces me to not just stare at my computer nonstop.
lately I read some post after googling for howtos but without logging it, blocking trackers and ads as always; I go there only if it's the only resource I find
No. With a Lemmy account, and some careful bookmarks, I am fully entertained here.
There is one short story author on Reddit I like to follow. Likely to follow them on another site instead.
When I finish watching a tv show, I go to the related sub to see best memes. Nobody can take that away from reddit.
I did reinstall Infinity a few times. But the limit on viewed posts is a good way to keep me away.
the only content im missing is from 1001albumsgenerator subreddit because that was already a pretty small subreddit and theres no way itll get to that size on here. so i check every few days to see whats on there
Nope. I actually post link instead of just waiting for people to post them.
Also, sorting by "new" helps a lot
It's always the same thing, why is there no post aging ? Is there just not enough content ? Lemmy needs a better sorting algorithm with more options for control by the user. Something to control the aging value. Also automatically aggregate communities from several servers, like every /c/book community on the fediverse.
On Hot, posts age.
On Active, there can be issue.
But definitely, discoverability is hard
I was lemmy only for a couple weeks but now I'm 50/50. I'd say overall my time on social media is way down, and I'm still not commenting/posting on reddit at all.
I prefer spending time here, but reddit still has most of the content I want.
DDG search still pull it up, so I have to go out of my way to search for stuff here first
No, but I still very occasionally check it but only every couple of days for the niche communities, but only because my reddit app of choice still works - but as soon as it stops I will not miss it.
Which app is that?
Relay for Reddit - but I am guessing the move to the paid subscription is due any day now.
I still browse reddit occasionally to watch videos like/r/crazyfuckingvideos or to read discussion on thr war /r/credibledefense or certain game subs like /r/chess or /r/slaythespire
I haven't made a comment or voted on anything since the API change though. All of the content I generate going forward will go exclusively to Fediverse.