Lemmy and kbin are gonna get all jacked up in the next couple of days. It was a good ride until everything settles down!

  • insomniac_lemon
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    141 year ago

    Is there any reason why people think this? Said more in-depth in another comment, but I think the influx happened weeks ago with possibly more people on a wider time-scale or because of some other factors.

    Who would wait to join until the last day and why would they? It’s not like they need to delete their old account before signing up here.

    • NotTheOnlyGamer
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      181 year ago

      It’s because very suddenly, users of RIF and Apollo are going to be locked out of Reddit, and people think they’ll migrate here, rather than going to the official Reddit mobile software (as a RedReader user, I’ve switched over), or going to Facebook/Instagram.

      • insomniac_lemon
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        61 year ago

        I know about the situation with the apps, I’m wondering why they didn’t see the writing on the wall or why they wouldn’t care until now.

        • NotTheOnlyGamer
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          151 year ago

          It’s a fundamental question about society: which is more prevalent, fear or laziness? They had no reason to move until their program stopped working. Now, it’s not going to work anymore. But I don’t believe we’ll see a massive adoption wave. People are still confused about the nature of the Fediverse, and they’re too scared by their ignorance to get over it and bite the bullet.

          Unfortunately, those that do take the plunge will find that most Fediverse client software is in beta, or less than fully functional. Laziness will keep them away. Fear will push them to other monolithic platforms. So my thought is that it’s going to drive traffic to Meta’s properties for the time being, at least at this time.

          • insomniac_lemon
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            I don’t get it because I’m lazy but also Solidarity Forever. Also, I signed up as soon as I saw Kbin has Oauth.

            That and the continuation of laziness. I don’t see that person losing access and immediately moving here (when they had weeks to investigate that choice leisurely before being forced). I think you’re right, other platforms that fill the void (even if in a different way) seem more likely. Ones that they already use.

            @imecth

        • @Specal@lemmy.world
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          01 year ago

          Because my thumbs always took me to Rif when I was bored so once I can’t do that I’ll default go to lift off

      • Nicenightforawalk
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        21 year ago

        I’ve been browsing on and off on kbin while using Apollo until the end. Officially moved over today so still trying to get my head around it all.

    • imaqtpie
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      31 year ago

      Ugh, I need to remember to move over to kbin before commenting on this magazine. My Lemmy (sh.itjust.works) comments never show up here. No idea why, I’ll lyk if I figure out.

      Anyways, here’s my comment:

      Very good points, I think people expecting a massive wave of redditors will be disappointed. But it’s not like we need them either, we’ve already got a critical mass of quality users.