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Time for us lurkers to step up and post! (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I’m really hoping the Lemmy community reaches its potential! But to achieve that, I realize it’s important to contribute to the content. As a chronic Reddit lurker, I’m going to do my best to comment and post to help this platform grow. It’s hard to break the habit of being a creepy voyeur after 10 years. Wish me luck!

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I lurked instead of commenting on Reddit because there was always that fear that the slightest poor word choice could result in the hounds being released. Secondary to that is often not having anything unique to add to a conversation. I have been trying to contribute more here.

[–] glarf 7 points 1 year ago

I suffered from the same sentiment, here's to building a better community!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Yeah, Reddit has me conditioned to be afraid of you guys. But I’ve been pleasantly surprised with all the positivity and friendliness on this post. Thanks everyone :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Fear wasnt ill founded. Jannies where wild back there. I got banned various times for getting into heathed arguments. Some as ridicolous as benches (im not joking). First time whas due to swearing but al the other ones didnt have swears. Im kinda scared right in this site since its new ground for me and dont whant to blew it since i wanna stay here for a while

[–] wilberfan 1 points 1 year ago

A very interesting insight--thanks for helping me understand the lurker dynamic/psychology. I guess I've felt the fear: many times I've composed a post or comment--and then backed out for fear of having to deal with a shit show as a result. Being a solo mod might have some advantages in that way...