I’ve been seeing more often (and others have posted the same) that some of the elements of “Reddit etiquette” seem to be taking over here. Luckily I can still find discussion comments but it seems the jokes and general “downvote because I disagree” are slowly taking over.

So the question becomes is it the size or the functionality of the site? The people or popularity? What’s your thoughts?

edit: should I change it to Lemmy-hivemind? Exhibit A: the amount of downvotes without a single explanation (guessing it’s anything to do with Reddit being talked about).

  • spiderwort@leminal.space
    161·
    1 month ago

    It can’t be avoided. It’s just how most people work. The joy of belonging to the tribe and the pain of not-belonging is just too great. There are a few weirdos who can resist the urge, but they are quickly banned.

    • poke@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      1 month ago

      I’ve already seen hivemind votes on some Lemmy comment threads. It’s just inevitable. Hopefully most Lemmy communities can be better about the banning thing though.