I’m new as in this is my first day using lemmy. I don’t know anything about lemmy etiquette and don’t want to do anything bad

thanks and have an amazing day! also plz be kind :D

    • joelfromaus@aussie.zoneEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      Don’t forget GrapheneOS and Jellyfin! Anything else you can think of? It’ll be a lot easier if they can convert everything in one go.

      • Camille_Jamal@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
        1·
        2 months ago

        I plan on using mint for a while to adjust, and as a daily, and trying to install arch for the 546782376th time (I haven’t tried to install yet) when I’m bored

        Mint’s good for my purposes

    • Camille_Jamal@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      1·
      2 months ago

      Working on it lol.

      Dad doesn’t want to switch to linux, because “his files” or something (libreoffice and ddg??? he uses ddg on some devices already and libreoffice is like free ms365) so if I get Frankenstein the Floor Computer running, yes, I will linux (I plan on dual booting mint/arch, but not being toxic about it)

  • lemmyout@lemmy.zip
    281·
    2 months ago

    One thing to note is more often people here reply with genuine comments and in good faith. There is also a lack of clever snarky comments and baiting due to the lack of karma system.

    • Cat_Daddy [any, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
      7·
      2 months ago

      And the lack of karma also leads to more comments, as well. I liken lemmy to what the internet used to be like, where conversations among strangers happened regularly. It’s very rewarding and wholesome. Definitely not the “antisocial media” that reddit prides itself on.

    • MyMindIsLikeAnOcean@piefed.worldEnglish
      3·
      2 months ago

      This was the first thing that threw me off: people here tend to comment in good faith. I’m so used to people begging the question and generally having iron clad closed minds…from Reddit.

      …but here conservations have often come to conclusion where I and another user agree to disagree amicably, or one of us moves towards the other in light of new information or a logical argument.

      it’s really weird…but I hope it stays like that so I can get used to it.

      • Mk23simp@lemmy.blahaj.zone
        10·
        2 months ago

        Karma on reddit tracks the accumulated likes and dislikes a user has gotten on all of their posts. Lemmy does not have a number like that.

        Edit: What this means in practice is that on Reddit there are some users who make a lot of low-effort posts to get that karma number to go up and get a sense of accomplishment from that (even when they get a negative reputation among the other users), whereas on Lemmy that’s not really a thing. Lemmy has power-users that become well-known, but they’re more well-liked because they aim to gain actual reputation instead of just farming a karma number.

      • zecg@lemmy.world
        1·
        2 months ago

        Yes, but there’s no gating based on it so it doesn’t mean anything and you can turn it off.

    • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      I mean, yes and no. Most of the userbase is that way. But there are some users (and instances) that tend to be massive pains in the ass. So build and curate your blocklist too.

    • Harmonious@lemmy.world
      21·
      2 months ago

      No they don’t. You’re lying and you know you’re lying. You’re just trying to suck up to the thread so you can get more karma. No one at Lemmy does that.

      “lOok aT Me, i kNoW leMmY eTiQueTte. More oFteN PeoPle heRe rEply wiTH gEnuIne ComMenTs aNd In gOOd fAiTh.” You’re so full of it. Watch this, my comment will recieve more upvotes than you

  • SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    201·
    2 months ago

    No need to show off. Don’t be a snarky asshole. Be nice to people, but be real. Don’t be afraid to be weird or answer with an autistic essay. It’s okay to dissent, just don’t be a fucking asshole about it. Realize that on Reddit, that shit is all bots and Nazi trolls and meek confirming bitches afraid to be real and tell shitty people that they’re wrong and exactly why. Welcome. Prepare to have your eyes ripped open.

  • Captain Aggravated@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    19·
    2 months ago

    A major difference I noticed with Lemmy from my time on Reddit is communities aren’t quite as rabid about strict adherence to their topic or gimmick. r/whatisthisthing banned me for seven days once for elaborating what an E6B flight computer is for. Because “This community is for IDENTIFYING the thing, not DISCUSSING the thing!” Not…so much of that around here.

  • Okokimup@lemmy.world
    18·
    2 months ago

    Please do not drag the same tired jokes over from reddit (e.g. broken arms). Stick around long enough to learn Lemmy’s tired jokes.

  • WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    18·
    2 months ago

    It’s smaller, but more personable. It’s full of neurodivergent, queer, and tech oriented people. It has its own inside jokes—you will want to read up on beans.

    Overall, I have enjoyed the experience. Sometimes, I have been surprised when people can’t detect obvious jokes or sarcasm, but then I remember how many people here are neurodivergent and try to reply with something kind and straightforward so we’re on the same page.

    People tend to be very leftist compared to the rest of the internet, so it’s good to remember that the opinions here are not always representative of the world at large.

    A huge chunk of Lemmy is German, and that part of the community remains a total mystery to me because I don’t speak German. They seem cool from afar.

    Which communities you are able to see depends pretty heavily on which instance is your home base—I’m with DB0, and we federate with pretty much everyone who isn’t doing something detestably illegal, but LemmyWorld is much more exclusive with who they federate with, so their users don’t see the same instances that I do. Pick a home instance that fits you best because it will matter a lot as you find communities.

    You will see interactions between communists and anarchists. Try to remember that you don’t have to comment on everything you might disagree with.

    Welcome to the Fediverse—we’re happy to have you.

  • rumba@lemmy.zipEnglish
    15·
    2 months ago

    Bots turn down from 10 to 3

    Trolls turn down from 11 to 4 (depending on the instance)

    Downvotes don’t mean anything and your comments can’t generally be buried.

    Mods/Admins are generally far less petty

    Most instances are more open about things that are posted, even if the inhabitants of that instance are less accepting of it.

    Every instance has it’s own ettiquite, be sure to read the stuff in the welcome.

  • Azzu@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    14·
    2 months ago

    Don’t do shit like “lemmy etiquette”. Just follow human etiquette and be a pleasant human and everything will be fine.

    Also stop worrying so much about “doing anything bad”. Sometimes you fuck up, sometimes you upset people, it’s no big deal. You’re good.

    • Camille_Jamal@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      1·
      2 months ago

      I have a really intense fear of getting in trouble and making people mad, due to stuff that’s happened at school.

      I never expected a comment to be so hard to write. Have a great day, thanks.

    • sunbeam60@feddit.uk
      29·
      2 months ago

      I’m a pleasant human but find myself often downvoted for what I consider an average social democratic view; taking the viewpoint that, in my country, cops are generally trustworthy, the market works when regulated by a well functioning democracy and it’s ok to be wealthy, but expect to be properly taxed.

      • BrainInABox@lemmy.mlEnglish
        16·
        2 months ago

        You really need to stop saying “average” when you mean “well off, white, westerner”.

        • sunbeam60@feddit.uk
          13·
          2 months ago

          Where I live, well off (seen in global scale), white, westerner is the average. Would you prefer me to represent an opinion that doesn’t reflect what I observe in my surroundings?

      • wolfinthewoods@lemmy.mlEnglish
        111·
        2 months ago

        cops are generally trustworthy

        Oh man, you must not deal with cops a lot.

        the market works when regulated by a well functioning democracy

        I see you believe in fairytales

        • sunbeam60@feddit.uk
          15·
          2 months ago

          Or I live in a country with better cops than you?

          In terms of delivering the highest proven outcomes for the broadest amount of people I’ve not seen evidence that anything beats a well regulated market. If new evidence is presented I shall gladly revise my opinion.

      • Twongo [she/her]@lemmy.ml
        6·
        2 months ago

        i am sorry for being insulting but claiming the cops in the UK are generally trustworthy is delusional and just insulting to a LOT of people.

      • TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world
        27·
        2 months ago

        those views are considered heinous on many lemmy instances, that’s why.

        the lemmy hivemind is largely socialist/communist, or at least anti capitalist. it’s also intolerate of anyone with moderate or conservative viewpoints on social and/or economic issues.

        just accept that and ignore the haters. most instances desperately need more diversity in their viewpoints.

        the good thing is unlike reddit, you won’t be banned for having a different point of view.

        • CileTheSane@lemmy.ca
          6·
          2 months ago

          the lemmy hivemind

          A big way Lemmy defers from Reddit: people who unironicly use the word “hive mind” are not to be taken seriously and you can just ignore them.

  • w3dd1e@lemmy.zip
    14·
    2 months ago

    Mostly the same. There are some differences you’ll figure out as you go but my favorite is that there is no Karma. I like that people aren’t posting to “win”.

    There is some debate over how upvotes and downvotes should be used since it’s not for Karma, but honestly it’s not that big of a deal. Upvotes will make it easier for other people to find the post. Downvotes make it harder. That’s it, more or less.

    Welcome home!

  • EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com
    12·
    2 months ago

    This feels like the early days of Reddit. Smaller communities and a greater degree of authenticity.

    Just be respectful of the rules and other users. I’ve encountered a few people just looking to start shit, but way less frequently than on what I experienced on Reddit.

  • glorkon@lemmy.world
    12·
    2 months ago

    I’m here for over a year and I still don’t get much of what’s going on here.

    For example, why posts are titled “rule”.

  • Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works
    11·
    2 months ago

    Post frequently. Comment frequently. Make some friends/acquaintances. Try to remember that the folks making posts and comments are generally human (more so than on reddit). Try to be kind. Don’t pay too much mind to inter-instance drama unless it’s in a light-hearted and fun way (it’s simply not worth it otherwise), or has a real impact on your experience (in which case use the blocking tools). If someone named Nicole PMs you ignore it and maybe let your instance’s admin team know.

    I’ve been here for two years now. It’s generally a great group and I’m happy I joined the API-ocolypse migration from reddit. Welcome! :)

  • Professorozone@lemmy.world
    11·
    2 months ago

    So when I came here from Reddit I didn’t know what to pick, so I picked .world figuring it would be bigger or something. Over time it seems like people are saying that .ml is just horrible. I actually thought that .ml stood for militant full of right wing tankies ( don’t know the exact definition of that either). Lately someone essentially berated me for being on the worst one. Just now, I went to the little pull out on the side to see how to change it and what the options were and didn’t even see how to do that.

    Bottom line, I have no clue how any of this works. I just wanted to see some interesting content, news from a different perspective, some fun memes, and some cool comments. I don’t even understand what fediverse means other than it’s kind of like borg technology, meaning that the information is spread across a bunch of servers instead of a single point of failure.

    Maybe one day I’ll look into all of this, but seriously I have a life. As long as I open it and get what I want, I’m good. I almost never post because they are almost always removed for violating some rule. The last time I posted a question on a Linux forum and was getting some really good answers only to have it removed for violating a rule I didn’t even understand. LOL.

    Good luck to you.