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Hello, Reddit refugee here...I'm still wondering how to use Lemmy well, because it's not Reddit, but I keep on trying to use it like Reddit. So how do you use Lemmy well without being a lurker? And how are you unlearning your bad social media habits?

Thank you in advance

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Well, first and foremost, break the barrier of lurking and start posting. I still have yet to do that because I feel like I don’t have a lot to post other than cute pics of my dog lol. Lemmy isn’t reddit so it’s not going to be as hostile. It’s still the internet though so expect a little pushback every now and then.

Comment more on posts and try to keep in mind that each comment is like having a real face-to-face conversation with other users. This community is pleasant and I feel very at peace interacting here compared to the other site. This is the first time I’m commenting so much on posts too and it’s been a blast!

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

but honestly same feeling here of not knowing what to post

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I asked a question in one of the food threads(?) Forums(?) Lemmy instances(?) About ingredients about a type of food I can only get when I drive several hours away. I felt like it was received and answered without the memes and better-than-you tonality, which I felt was just nice and welcoming.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Cute animals are an easy start! Maybe asking for some food recommendations or even just posting something you’ve made. The possibilities are endless! It’s not a popularity contest anyway. People will see it and go ”hmmm” and maybe drop a comment. As long as you’re within the community and BeeHaw’s rules, you’ll be fine c:

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Do you have opinions tho

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Ah, thanks for the advice! I'll try to be more active!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

This is key. Comment, interact, that's contributing even if you're not creating post.