GonzoVeritas

That’s the article that convinced me I didn’t want to run a Lemmy instance.

It most likely triple counts users like me. I have a Mastodon, kbin, and Lemmy account, (all under the same username), but those would be counted as 3 Fediverse accounts. I think the metrics to look at are posts and comments.

Previously, it was “now there’s a blue heart when you click!” For some reason, it makes me feel sad watching these people/bots trick other people for a click.

Elon has clearly shown that I can trust him with my finances. I am excited to turn all my personal data and money over to his excellently designed software and highly ethical company. What could go wrong?

Me, too. I used it this morning and it was awesome. Hope they get it back up soon.

This made my day!

People are actively seeking alternatives to Reddit right now, not just because of Reddit’s draconian and short-sighted policies, but also because the quality of posts and comments has gone in the toilet lately. Also, the AI bots are becoming more and more obvious on Reddit. They have deployed an AI reply system into the comments, probably to make up for the decrease in traffic that could hurt their IPO.

I’ve referred numerous people here that want to leave the cesspool that Reddit has become. I’ve noticed a rapid shift in perception about the Fediverse. Just weeks ago, mentions of Lemmy and kbin would receive downvotes and negative comments. Now, they want to know more about alternatives.