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!

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[–] Sackeshi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Most communities are almost dead, we need to make a effort to pull enmass people from reddit to here

[–] Blaze@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 days ago

I discuss the topic regularly on !fedigrow@lemmy.zip, I also brought it up in another topic just now (https://lemmy.world/post/33886241/18608911)

Reading the comments here, it seems like a lot of people would like their niche community to be active, but we have to acknowledge that with our current userbase, more general communities are already struggling to stay active, so niche ones are even harder.

Example: !movies@piefed.social is kept up active by less than 5 active posters, and that’s a generic community about movies.

!cooking@lemmy.world is probably good enough for all types of cooking, you get the idea.

[–] PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com 1 points 1 week ago (5 children)

The decentralized nature of Lemmy, while appealing in theory, creates significant frustration in practice due to widespread instance blocking. Finding an ideal instance becomes a daunting task, as users must navigate a complex web of inter-instance politics and restrictions. The only reliable solutions seem to be either hosting a personal instance—a technical hurdle for many—or simply hoping that your chosen instance’s admins align with your preferences and don’t block communities you enjoy. This politicking ultimately undermines the platform’s potential.

[–] Skavau@piefed.social 1 points 1 week ago

Widespread instance blocking? I only know of a handful of instances often blocked.

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[–] PumpkinDrama@reddthat.com -5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (6 children)

Lemmy’s approach to privacy is fundamentally flawed compared to other social media platforms. All your posts are permanently public under your profile, with no option to restrict visibility. This means anyone can see your outdated and potentially cringe-worthy posts at any time, and tech companies could likely de-anonymize your profile by analyzing the topics you post about. The open profile design only serves to enable stalking and doesn't contribute anything practical to the site.

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