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jointhefediverse.net seems to be a commonly linked resource for directing people to join the Fediverse.

Curiously, it does not list Lemmy under the list of Reddit alternatives. Their GitHub README explains why.

Previous relevant discussion: https://lemmy.ml/post/78808

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[–] LarsIsCool 32 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Why was Lemmy removed from the list of fediverse alternatives?

Lemmy was removed due to:

Keep in mind that software is by no means "neutral". The people who make it make decisions about how it works based on their beliefs and goals. That's why, for example, you can't quote posts on Mastodon (at least for now), but you can do so on other fediverse platforms.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Thanks! Damn, maybe I should move to Mbin. Anyone know if there's a good mobile client for it?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'll have to check that out, thanks!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Sold! Mbin > Lemmy on interface alone

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

I checked it out and am sold on the app as well as Mbin lol

[–] Phegan 6 points 1 month ago

God damn it, of all the garbage people to quote, why did it have to be LaRouche