Azzu

Kbin and Lemmy should come to a consensus on how to name stuff

https://feddit.de/post/983687

Kbin and Lemmy should come to a consensus on how to name stuff - Feddit

Is there really a reason, for example, for there to be the distinction of “magazine” and “community”? When you’re federating, the same features should be called the same, if close enough. That way everyone can talk with everyone about stuff and we all immediately understand each other. Would also alleviate confusion for any new adopters. ^I’m pretty sure this is going to be impossible though, since each sides egos will likely get in the way :D^

Jun 21, 2023 at 2:36pmWeb
Show threadGuilherme (CWB.social)Jun 21, 2023
@Azzu I was so confused about kbin using "magazines"...
Show threadcutitdownJun 21, 2023
I think this could all be solved easily with some quick onboarding explaining terms when a user signs up.
Show threaddanc4498Jun 21, 2023

If we're taking a vote, I think "Magazine" is a dumb name. I saw that and had no idea what it was supposed to be.

Honestly, this specific post is the first I am realizing that "Magazine" is the equivalent of a subreddit.

Edit: if I'm being honest, I thought Community was a dumb name too.

Show threadAzzuJun 21, 2023
There should be no vote, it should just be decided between the lead devs. Users will follow and largely not care.
Show threadCloudlessJun 21, 2023
I nearly gave up trying kbin because of the confusing use of terms. I still dislike the term magazine, and I still don't understand the difference between threads and articles. I just want to read/write posts.
Show threadminnieoJun 22, 2023
article = thread
Show threadekjpJun 21, 2023
Yeah. Every once in a while I am clicking Microblog. Is it just random comments from people? Then I am going back to the Threads. Still can't really use it properly but it happens. I don't need a replica of reddit. Once this thing settles I will figure out how to use it. Honestly though, this will turn into the same thing in a few years tops, so I am remaining much more casual now.
Show threadboothinJun 21, 2023
microblog is the equivalent of twitter. Mastodon is the main way people engage in the microblog part of the fediverse, but kbin also has features that allow reading/commenting on/creating microblog posts
Show threadCrystalEYEJun 21, 2023

Not really. A magazine is a collection of articles that all are about a certain topic. It is not that hard of a concept to grasp

Plus: The polish dev called his platform kbin = karabin = rifle, the contents of a rifle are stored in a magazyn = magazine. I actually would have loved if the dev had called threads "bullets" / pocisk to keep going with the theme.

I am more confused with the upvote and down vote buttons on kbin: the upvote is actually favorite, the equivalent to reddits upvote is boost, the downvote seems not to have a real function besides counting the number.

Show threadFrog-BrawlerJun 21, 2023

I am more confused with the upvote and down vote buttons on kbin: the upvote is actually favorite, the equivalent to reddits upvote is boost, the downvote seems not to have a real function besides counting the number.

TIL... I've been using the upvote the same as I did with reddit.

I've not been able to wrap my head around reputation points either. I've made several comments, a couple of posts, and my reputation has gone from 0 to -1 to +1 to 0 over the course of the week I've been here.

Show threadHobovisionJun 21, 2023
I heard boost is +1 reputation and down vote is -1. Kinda wack if you ask me.
Show threaddigitallyfreeJun 21, 2023
The boost also apparently sends the post out to your subscribers, whereas the upvote does not.
Show threadminnieoJun 22, 2023
a different persons polish INSTANCE is called karabin. Ernest named this Kbin in reference to linux sbin and magazines in reference to retro video game magazines. dont spread this fake pro gun stuff about ernest please
Show threadCrystalEYEJun 22, 2023

@minnieo Oh, sorry. I just read it somewhere in a comment and it made sense. Since there is no official FAQ or help page that explains it, I just accepted it as truth.

@Azzu

Show threadCIWS-30Jun 21, 2023
Honestly, while I like Kbin and understand what "Magazine" means, it would make a lot more sense and would've been easier to onboard if they'd also gone with "Community" it's more intuitive.