I’d like to invite you all to share your thoughts and ideas about Lemmy. This feedback thread is a great place to do that, as it allows for easier discussions than Github thanks to the tree-like comment structure. This is also where the community is at.

Here’s how you can participate:

  • Post one top-level comment per complaint or suggestion about Lemmy.
  • Reply to comments with your own ideas or links to Github issues related to the complaints.
  • Be specific and constructive. Avoid vague wishes and focus on specific issues that can be fixed.
  • This thread is a chance for us to not only identify the biggest pain points but also work together to find the best solutions.

By creating this periodic post, we can:

  • Track progress on issues raised in previous threads.
  • See how many issues have been resolved over time.
  • Gauge whether the developers are responsive to user feedback.

Your input may be valuable in helping prioritize development efforts and ensuring that Lemmy continues to meet the needs of its community. Let’s work together to make Lemmy even better!

  • OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Suggestion: Easy account migration between instances

    Imagine you register to Lemmy.world, but realize you’re missing half the content because it comes from Hexbear or Lemmygrad users. Migrating to Lemmy.ml is a solution for this

    • OpenStars@discuss.onlineEnglish
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      1 month ago

      On old instance: Settings -> Import/Export Settings -> Export (as JSON), then on new instance repeat but Import (give it the JSON).

      Also note that there is no single instance that is not defederated from something or another - e.g. lemm.ee that is famous for its inclusivity still blocks e.g. threads.net.

      And several users of hexbear.net have indicated a desire to remove itself from the wider Fediverse (which probably won’t happen, but I just wanted to point out that such matters are not always externally imposed, but sometimes arise from within).

        • OpenStars@discuss.onlineEnglish
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          1 month ago

          There is no reason that you should. Like magas though, they have a right to exist, yet I would prefer that that happen somewhere not near me.:-)

            • OpenStars@discuss.onlineEnglish
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              30 days ago

              There are (unfortunately) many profound similarities, and underlying reasons, e.g. both involve echo chambers that insulate them from the wider world, promoting childish modes of thinking (e.g. those who speak most aggressively “win”), such that whatever is “claimed” to be believed in, is not actually the case.

      • cm0002@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 month ago

        Also note that there is no single instance that is not defederated from something or another

        I mean, you could run a personal instance that’s completely open lol

        • OpenStars@discuss.onlineEnglish
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          1 month ago

          Good point. There are enormous hazards with that though - especially for people in countries where the presence of CSAM on someone’s machine that feeds it out to minors could potentially land someone in jail.

          So perhaps it would be trivial for you, but not everyone is in that kind of situation.