I don’t mean to be pessimistic, bit since most subreddits are only going dark for a couple days, the site will basically be back to normal soon. I wonder how many users here are only here because of temporary outrage and not because they actually prefer Lemmy. I’m curious about people’s outlook on this situation.

  • Anonymouse@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I think you’re right. I am guessing the ones who will return are the ones crying F Reddit the loudest. It’s like the boy who breaks up with Girl A, but them starts dating Girl B, all the time looking around to ensure that Girl A sees him and talking to Girl B about how terrible his last girlfriend was. Maybe I just watched too many of those after school specials.

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      1 year ago

      definitely the case for some, lmao

      understandable feeling, but Reddit does not care about that; you gotta hit their profit margin, which is what an indefinite blackout will do if it gets big enough

      I hope it gets big enough