Yup, it happened to Facebook, then reddit. Overrun by idiots.
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HeavenAndHell@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Because it’s easier to moderate smaller communities and the average idiot hasn’t discovered these types of communities. Reddit on the other hand has reached mainstream status, so the average idiot is going to sign up there and say stupid stuff or be idiotic. Every platform goes through this.
madcaesar@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Dark_Blade@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Sadly, you’re right; Lemmy’s quality will most likely tank just as hard as Reddit when it goes mainstream.
JoumanaKayrouz@lemmy.world 11 months ago
I have my doubts that it will get as big as reddit was
MBM@lemmings.world 11 months ago
At that point I’ll retreat into my niche communities again
imaqtpie@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
That’s true, but Lemmy could potentially be different. The fact that it’s a federation means some instances can go mainstream and become more like reddit, and others can be more exclusive and try to preserve their atmosphere/culture.