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Does lemmy.world really have 19000 users already?

https://lemmy.world/post/121109

Does lemmy.world really have 19000 users already? - Lemmy.world

Okay, it’s actually 18955 at the time of this post. I’m looking at https://lemmy.fediverse.observer/list [https://lemmy.fediverse.observer/list] and lemmy.world has already passed beehaw.org [http://beehaw.org] by a large margin for second place. Can’t wait for this place to start filling out! UPDATE: 5 minutes after the post, it’s now 19061. Officially more than 19000!

Jun 14, 2023 at 11:05amWeb
Show threadlenguenJun 14, 2023
It's pretty exciting! I'm really enjoying this new platform. Not filled with ads and the comments feel a lot more genuine.
Show threadMajorTomJun 14, 2023
There aren't any karma bots yet. No one is making useless comments like "this." The conversations are civil. I'm loving this community!
Show threadV ‎ ‎ Jun 14, 2023
I think the federated nature of the platform may help to reinforce those positive attributes. Unmoderated instances with low quality content are at risk of being defederated, and as evident by the mod log, the mods do enforce rules on inflammatory and low quality content.
Show threadAtaraxiaJun 15, 2023
Does lemmy.world have any unfederated instances? I was preferring the freedom of chosing to block communities myself but I started running into some very toxic posts that make me feel like I took a wrong turn and I'm gonna get stabbed in a dark alley lol! I'd rather stick to the friendly, positive and useful posts. I would rather avoid that aspect of Reddit here.
Show threadfuboJun 15, 2023
See https://lemmy.world/instances. This information is public; there's a link at the bottom of every page (at least on the desktop view).
Show threadc2h6Jun 16, 2023

this

😂😂

Show threadsexy_peachJun 14, 2023
I think it's growing the fastest from all the servers since you don't have to write a line or two for the application!
Show threadkaduJun 14, 2023
It's also worth pointing out it's hosted by the same person who hosts Mastodon.world, which is a stable, trustworthy and large Mastodon instance.
Show threadsexy_peachJun 14, 2023
Oh for sure
Show threadNevermindNoMindJun 14, 2023

These were the two factors for me. I tried heehaw first, but after submitting my application and waiting an hour or so, I still couldn't get in. Whether or not the application is a good idea overall, it's a barrier to entry. With the blackout I finally decided to be a brave boy and try to figure out the fediverse, and after overcoming that major hurdle I'm met with a literal gatekeeper. I haven't bothered to check if I ultimately got in since I have am account here now.

So then I'm right back to the drawing board doing searches figuring out which other servers are stable, have decent policies, aren't run by sketchy folks, etc. It was a lot, but this servers reputation having run a mastodon server is what got me to come here.

I think a lot of people are like me and will get curious about lemmy and want to dive in one afternoon to see what it's about. They don't want to spend an afternoon researching like their setting up a smart home ecosystem. Then to be met with gatekeeping, your going to lose people. Maybe that's fine in the grand scheme of things.

Show threadLiempong_pagongJun 14, 2023
That's the part I enjoyed the most. Writing a short description on the application page at Beehaw. And now that I'm in it. I can say that it's the best instance currently. The people and the community is great. I haven't seen a troll or a complainer in the instance in Beehaw. I have many accounts in other instances and Im assured that Beehaw is where it's at.
Show threadCaboose12000Jun 14, 2023
I think I would miss being able to downvote too much
Show threadChaosADJun 15, 2023
It is not for me. They block instances I subscribed
Show threadSpaceBarJun 16, 2023

Beehaw doesn't have the right attitude for a federated environment. They are having problems moderating and dealing with the sudden jump in traffic, so they cut off the largest server. What they should have done is get more help.

They are breaking lemmy because they are self centered. They only care about beehaw. They don't care about all of lemmy.

Show threadGatsbyJun 16, 2023
I agree that it's not the right attitude, I don't agree that they're breaking anything.
Show threadSpaceBarJun 16, 2023
Whena person posts to anything@beehaw.org and never ever gets a reply, and sees other posts getting replies, are they going to stick with lemmy? No, they are going to go back to reddit. To me, that's breaking the platform.
Show threadSynthclairJun 14, 2023
Heh writing the application was part of the fun! :D No, really, I think that at least in Beehive, it is an important step: It ensures a minimum understanding of the environment of the instance and its mission, and as long as the option to join other instances is there, why not?
Show threadsexy_peachJun 14, 2023
I agree, having to spend a minute to write something is good, my server also does it.
Show threadJCreazyJun 14, 2023
It looks like a lot of new communities are popping up on Lemmy world so people might be joining it to post in one of the new communities.
Show threadXanthraxJun 15, 2023
That's why I'm here. This place seems like it has the most consolidated niche communities
Show threadBigPapaEJun 16, 2023
Which communities?
Show threadJCreazyJun 16, 2023
There are so many, you'll have to check them out
Show threadmyklJun 14, 2023

Oh no. I keep trying to move down to the next level of smaller but well-organised sites that are running smoothly, and they all keep growing like crazy. It's like I'm part of the problem or something.

Watch out feddit.uk, I'm coming for you next!

Show threadclaraJun 14, 2023
come on over, we have greggs, we can eat that to pass the downtime if it happens
Show threadmyklJun 14, 2023
Haha, there's a tricky calculation to be done there depending on how long they've been out of the oven versus how long the downtime is if you want to avoid being over or under steak-baked.
Show threaddb0Jun 14, 2023
Their server is YUGE!
Show threadtolkeylimeJun 14, 2023
in just 2 days this place has exploded with content, its easier to stay away from reddit now
Show threadpassportJun 16, 2023
We did it reddit
Show threadmountainmyceliumJun 14, 2023
So, I'm still seeing a 'pending' status for mine. I signed up on both beehaw and lemmy.world, and I was really hoping to be able to help grow both, but I can't create a community on beehaw, so I'm just sitting here waiting to be approved(?) on lemmy.world to be able to do that. I think. I'm not sure I've got much of this as figured out as everyone else.
Show threadRuudJun 14, 2023
A registration doesn't need to be approved here, you just need to verify your e-mail. (Check spam..) If there's any issue with that, mail us at [email protected] so we can assist.
Show threadcrwcomposerJun 14, 2023
For me, it's the opposite. I was able to create an account on lemmy.world yesterday, but am still pending on Beehaw. I guess it's just down to who is busier at the moment.
Show threadtwistedtxbJun 14, 2023
It's crazy, in more or less 5 days as well.
Show threadbloodsangre7Jun 14, 2023
Joined Monday, started two communities, subbed to what I like, and making an effort to post way more than I did elsewhere. Joined LW because lemmy.ml had issues Monday and I really didn't understand the difference. Using Jerboa on the phone, its all working way more smoothly than I thought it would
Show threadSpaceBarJun 16, 2023
burggit.moe is the only instance blocked by lemmy.world. what's the deal with that server?
Show threadDrew Got No ClueJun 14, 2023
And we have already the highest number of monthly active users!
Show threadcrwcomposerJun 14, 2023
Do we want the lemmy.world to be the fastest growing, though? At some point it will require server capacity beyond what the admins can easily provide, and then the Lemmy experience will be worse for those of us with our home here.
Show threadcrwcomposerJun 14, 2023
Do we want the lemmy.world to be the fastest growing, though? At some point it will require server capacity beyond what the admins can easily provide, and then the Lemmy experience will be worse for those of us with our home here.
Show threadsamus12345Jun 15, 2023
OVER 19000!
Show threadblackbelt352Jun 16, 2023
WHAT 19000??? THERES NO WAY THAT CAN BE RIGHT!!!
Show threadPhilJun 16, 2023
26,000 plus as of 15.46 gmt Came here to post new music, found no sub, oh no it community here of course, so had to make one, hoping someone comes and says it was there idea originally so I can hand it off, lol
Show threadPhilJun 16, 2023
26,000 plus as of 15.46 gmt Came here to post new music, found no sub, oh no it community here of course, so had to make one, hoping someone comes and says it was there idea originally so I can hand it off, lol