1337tuxJun 22, 2023

Lemmy exceeds million users (maybe more accurately accounts)

https://lemmy.world/post/418490

Lemmy exceeds million users (maybe more accurately accounts) - Lemmy.world

Lemmy has multiplied it’s number of users (maybe more accurately accounts) in just few days. How much do you think is the percentage of bot accounts? Is Lemmy having problem with bot farming?

Show threadpoVoq

I think the growth in the last couple of days has been mostly bots.

l can see a sharp decline in real sign ups on my instance after the initial big wave before and during the 3 day Reddit blackout.

Maybe there will be another wave early next month but currently it has nearly completely dried up.

Jun 22, 2023 at 11:00amWeb
Show threadadamthinksJun 22, 2023
Why do you think it's bits? I haven't noticed any bot activity.
Show threadpoVoqJun 22, 2023
They are currently dormant, but those thousands of new accounts on some instances clearly show every sign of being auto-generated.
Show threadrm_dash_r_starJun 22, 2023
The admins and mods are keeping them at bay, but it could easily get out of control. At this point it's transparent which it normally is when mods and admins are holding the line, but the soldiers are at the gates.