On Reddit I mostly consumed discussions. Either by lurking or reading old threads. So my engagement on Reddit was minimal.

But Lemmy this is different. I like it a lot here but I feel like I need to engage a bit myself to create the great discussions I used to simply observe on Reddit.

So my question is:

  • What are your advice on how to properly start discussions and keep them going?
  • Do I have to respond to every comment? Or is a simple upvote enough to thank them if I have no further questions?
  • Can I reply after a day or two if I am too busy to reply immediatly?
  • What is considered low effort?
  • Are cross-posts appreciated or considered rude?
  • General Lemmy-etiquette
  • And anything else you might consider helpful for a rookie or you want to see more often in posts.

Thanks a lot in advance everyone!

  • MagicShel@lemmy.zipEnglish
    3·
    19 hours ago

    if you seem to be in a place that doesn’t seem like a friendly place to chat, might be a sign to just leave that community and find an appropriate alternative.

    This is a really good point. There are places for nuanced discussion of AI, for example, but most of Lemmy hates it. Understand that some stuff isn’t going to be received well in certain places regardless of quality or intent.

    If you are a rookie realize that people will judge you for a young account age, since you could be seen as a bot.

    Good point. I am wary of accounts that pop into existence and start focusing heavily on a particular agenda. They might be genuine or they might not, but it’s a clear sign for me that I don’t want to engage because they are looking for a pulpit, not a conversation.