Don't federated instances just exacerbate already existing problems with places like Reddit, Tumblr, and Twitter? Specifically admin/mod abuse, excessive reposting/cross-posting, server lag/issues?
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    1y ago 98%

    Lemmy isn't a perfect solution. The problem with Fediverse technologies is that they're not actually decentralized, they're polycentric. As you pointed out, an instance admin can make a lot of trouble for the users of their instance.

    However, it is a step in the right direction. The cost of switching from a particular instance to another is fairly low. Your point about reposting supports this argument. If other communities offer the same content, there's no need to tolerate bad administration.

    I don't really see reposting as a serious problem. It's a minor annoyance.

    Privacy, I don't think the privacy concerns are more serious with lemmy than with something like reddit. Just don't any personal information to your account if you can avoid it.

    Server issues, I don't know what the solution is to that.

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  • Like, I know that desert dwellers do it to protect their bodies from the sun, but isn't that also an issue in the tropics?

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    What is so great about Reddit/Lemmy apps?
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    I believe that, but I really don't get it. I have a phone like everyone else, and I'll use it when I'm out and about, but when I'm at home, having a proper mouse and keyboard and a large screen is just a way better experience.

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