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ELI5: what is the difference between Fediverse/Lemmy and Reddit? (self.explainlikeimfive)
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[โ€“] Lemmylefty 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I imagine it like being in a building (fediverse) with many rooms (instances) that will open up doors or pathways (federating) to each other to allow for free movement between the rooms. Your account might be based in one room, like you have your own cubbyhole, but if the door is open you can go somewhere else.

[โ€“] Today 6 points 2 years ago

That was a good analogy.