this post was submitted on 11 Jun 2023
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Seeing sticky posts on r/RedditAlternatives like https://teddit.net/r/RedditAlternatives/comments/1467a5s/

I don't see how anything can be coordinated when so many options are presented in a confusing way.

Of course, they don't have to choose Lemmy / kbin instances, but I'm worried that a lot of people will stay on Reddit given the inability to properly communicate alternatives.

(Bonus: most platforms listed here ( https://teddit.net/r/RedditAlternatives/comments/yttdlc/list_of_active_reddit_alternatives_v8/ ) are terrible and Lemmy is relegated to the "less active" section; furthermore only lemmy.ml is listed, instead of https://join-lemmy.org for example)

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[–] PixelPioneer@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Perhaps, experienced users of the suggested website could create posts that recommend it or its alternatives and provide explanations on how they function. This would help people better understand and determine if they find it appealing. Like you said, a list doesn’t help that much.

[–] copacetic@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I hear the gaming subs are going to Discord. 😒

[–] psychothumbs@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't understand how discord is even sort of similar - how can a live messaging app substitute for a forum?

[–] Yreska@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

You can make posts and create threads inside threads now. The tags and roles are pretty useful for a community too. Still, doesn't compare to an actual forum, especially since you can't vote or sort the comments.

They learned nothing.

[–] ThreeHalflings@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't breaking a monopoly a good thing?

[–] ndr@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, but if it's too overwhelming, they're not switching from said monopoly!

[–] ThreeHalflings@lemmy.world -2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You don't break a monopoly by directing everyone to the next monopoly.

Federated or not, you don't want everyone on one platform.

[–] ndr@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

They don’t even have to be on Lemmy. Other platforms in the Fediverse (like Kbin) are compatible with us.