With the advent of Reddit going public and selling user data an opportunity has arisen. I still consume Reddit from time to time and noticed in the threads about these things that a lot of displeased users were there. But when they ask what alternatives there are, lemmy is barely mentioned at all. So if you're still on there, this is a chance to educate others about the fediverse and alternatives.

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[–] Candelestine 7 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I always see a lot of pushback against any alternatives proposed on reddit itself. There's a pretty strong, probably multi-faceted resistance any time anything new is mentioned. So, it's good to keep in mind you will face that, and be prepared with some patience and counter-arguments.

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

In the threads I mentioned users were literally asking for alternatives. Trying to shove alternatives by posting in subs will end badly, no doubt.

[–] Candelestine 3 points 7 months ago

Agreed. Even in those threads though, in my experience. Even if the op is asking, op is not the only one in the thread. More often than not, people will jump in specifically to badmouth us.

[–] ElectroVagrant 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

So, it’s good to keep in mind you will face that, and be prepared with some patience and counter-arguments.

I wouldn't really encourage this, as much as one may be inclined. Some may be willing to change their mind, but many others of a resistant disposition aren't that interested in leaving so much as venting frustrations, and lurkers may get the impression the alternative you're advocating is full of however you may present yourself in your argument.

It's better to look for those genuinely asking where to move to or what alternatives there are, and if they specifically mention Lemmy, then you might help them along there. Otherwise I'd suggest mentioning a variety of alternatives to choose from and mix together, such as setting up a RSS reader (if they're more of a passive reader), Lemmy or Kbin/Mbin, or scaling back Reddit use as they explore these alternatives, rather than pressing them to drop it outright for a single option.

[–] Candelestine 2 points 7 months ago

Fair point. But I do think it is important to protect Lemmy's reputation. It's less about salesmanship, and more about standing up to bad takes and random, misc bullshit.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Unfortunately, the shadow of Voat still looms over this conversation. Redditors are wary of platforms that have a perceived radical userbase, and Lemmy as a whole has been painted as far left.