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[–] [email protected] 132 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (4 children)

The only engagement you actually get is on super-niche subreddits. Other than that, the "engagement" you get on reddit is largely indistinguishable from bot traffic.

[–] [email protected] 56 points 9 months ago

I come to Lemmy to read threads of people arguing about whether or not they’re talking to each other at all. This is doing it for me.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 43 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 33 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Are you implying I can’t pick out bridges or motorcycles? I definitely can, but I won’t do it for you as some kind of sick parlor trick.

Speaking of tricks, did you know there are singles in your area!

[–] [email protected] 19 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Sexy singles- In my area? Are there any weird tricks they don't want me to know? Just one would probably work.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

They can make entire hot dogs disappear! Crazy, right?

One bite at a time, you sickos. Omg, you pervs.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

...didn't have to be the mouth. I'm still impressed.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Your stipud ! (both sic and /s btw) -> there, now you don't have to go back to Reddit to recall the nostalgia, you are ... welcome, I guess?:-D

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Ahhh, that's the stuff. 🤤 Do it again.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Your (sic) WRONG!

About EVRRTYHIGN! (sic)

I may know nothing myself, but I still have an opinion and will share it with you, consent be damned!

Why I... [Reddit cap exceeded, please deposit $10 to continue conversation].

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

👆this

(Did that do it?)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I feel like that comment was edited to be less ambiguous.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

I added "on reddit" when I saw people were misunderstanding me.