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!

  • Cherry@piefed.socialEnglish
    5·
    19 小时前

    I think a big issue now is things have changed. IMO over the last few years some internet users have leaned into self censorship and started to realise how much of a commodity our privacy is, therefore I suspect a lot less people will engage in meaningful discussion. People will usually stop and help but that’s more of a when pushed rather than just heading in to share anything or everything.

    I personally feel the old days of internet debate that are genuinely human; are gone. Anything that gains attraction is infiltrated by bots, AI or those with an agenda.