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[–] tzutoo@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

It doesn't really matter actually, but I would prefer to stay on the one with more members as it will probably last longer than other instances

[–] Elkaki123@vlemmy.net 3 points 1 year ago

The one I use doesn't block other instances, although I probably will block the same instances and people that big instances already block, I want to be the one to make that choice and shape the content I see.

[–] digdilem@feddit.uk 3 points 1 year ago

Feddit.uk - I figure regionality has benefit in keeping loads more spread, plus it hosts some good communities and a cute name.

[–] lemmy@lemmy.quad442.com 3 points 1 year ago

.... Because I own it

I decided I felt better selfhosting it rather than being on anyone else's instance

[–] ZTabs@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

I'm with the boys on lemm.ee !

[–] TheSacredOne@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Tried lemmy.world as a reddit refugee but with the performance issues they're experiencing, quickly went looking for another instance with better performance and a decent amount of extra content. Lemmy.ml is blocked at work (.ml TLD is freenom so prone to abuse) and registration is closed anyway, so decided on lemm.ee.

Far better speed, a good amount of content locally, and few/no errors at the moment.

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[–] Purr@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I chose Lemmy.world, because it was the one I was hearing the most about. It's a bit slow at the moment, but that's not surprising, given the amount of new users. So far it's been fun. I really hope more and more people show up!

[–] Fenzik@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I saw people complaining that the admins were communists and I was like dope, I love those guys.

Plus healthy number of users (maybe too many actually) and local communities

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[–] Armetron@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

So I joined lemmy.world because I use to be a user of reddit is fun, rip, and in their going away message they mentioned .world. So I joined that instance not realizing how the fediverse works.

Overall what I've seen is the instance you join determines your "front page" since by default it will be set to show local communities. Other than that subscribe to any community from any instance then set your front page to show "subscribed" or "all" and you get your basic Reddit experience

[–] blazarious@mylem.me 3 points 1 year ago

Set up the server myself. For me, that’s part of the fediverse experience.

Its status on federation with problematic instances.

[–] lodion@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I wanted an instance specifically for Australians... so I made one πŸ˜€

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[–] russjr08@outpost.zeuslink.net 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Well, I started my instance so it only makes sense that its also my home!

As for why I started an instance, I've always liked self-hosting stuff as its been one of the best ways I learn how stuff on the internet works, even more than I have learnt from doing some programming in my spare time. So it was an obvious move for me since I wanted to know more about how ActivityPub worked.

Originally I wasn't really planning on having open registration on my instance (otherwise I would've picked a better domain name, a bit late for that now) however as I saw Lemmy pick up pace, and the larger servers were starting to have issues, I figured that the best way I could give back was at least offer to share the load.

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[–] Flashback956@feddit.nl 3 points 1 year ago

Country, I live in The Netherlands so I searched for a Dutch hosted instance with Dutch owner.

[–] writerlygal@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I chose lemm.ee because it came highly recommended and rightfully so. Great management and great communities too

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[–] Naomikho@monyet.cc 3 points 1 year ago

I joined the one hosted by my country's community. The community is really great.

[–] creation7758@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

It doesn't but I thought it did

[–] Seraphin@pawb.social 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Because I'm a furry. obligatory OwO

[–] joeymaynard@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Lemmy.world didn't require/disapprove my application!

I wrote in the beehaw application that I'd contribute empathy, humor, comments, and memes. I feel like a rejected tinder date in denial, "maybe their servers just have a lot going on right now"

[–] primaryuser@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Wanted to be on a reasonably big instance, since I figure they're more likely to stick around in the long run. Lemmy.ml was closed for registration at the time (might still be, idk), and plus I have some disagreements with the admins, so I chose lemmy.world. I'm pretty happy here and don't see a reason to change personally.

[–] ilovetvshows@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Google search. I had no clue about multiple instances. Search lemmy on Google and first link was for lemmy.ml domain so that's how I am here.

[–] zimbobaduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

When the ship of r/piracy sailed from the reddit docks, this is where we landed.

[–] aessedai@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

On the day I signed up, 18.0 was rolling out and lemmy.one was the only one that worked on Jerboa. I wanted to try out the different apps and see what worked well so that was where I started. I also have an account on lemmy.world but I don't think it's necessary unless there's a problem with lemmy.one. might still use another server if I can create my own community there.

[–] PopularUsername@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Was the most upvoted comment on "how to get started with Lemmy". Also, some of these other places have super strange names, I get that it doesn't matter but when you know nothing it gives bad vibes.

[–] hoodlem@hoodlem.me 2 points 1 year ago

I run my own private instance so I am in control over my own data.

Tbh, I don’t think it matters what server you choose. Lemmy.world, Lemmy.ml, and Beehaw seem to be the big ones so picking a server that federates with those would be ideal.

[–] Deez@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I have has a journey through a few instances.

I first applied to Lemmy.ml because I was interested in open source. I also applied at Lemmy.one and Beehaw because they were recommended on join-lemmy.

I got accepted at Beehaw. Then they defederated from Lemmy.world and sh.it. Stayed on Beehaw for a while but found a few communities on world that I couldn’t join, so decided to sign up to world.

World was having performance issues and I realised I could no longer interact with the Beehaw communities and people I had started talking with.

Then found lemm.ee I like the name, it hadn’t been defederated by any other instances, had good up time, was on the latest Lemmy code, and the admin seemed to know what they were doing, so joined that one. I don’t see myself moving again any time soon.

[–] Hox@vlemmy.net 2 points 1 year ago

I chose vlemmy.net cause it seemed neutral, general, and was one of the recommended ones. So far so good.

[–] minthenry@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Not seeing anyone mentioning lemmy.one and I'm starting to think I made a bad choice.

[–] CeruleanRuin@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

I'm here! I read some disappointing stuff about the creator of it, but I'm not on Lemmy for the personality-worship. If it works, that's all I need.

I'm hoping it eventually allows downvoting and community creation, but I understand leaving that out at least while it deals with the waves of new users.

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[–] Kuchenchen@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm learning german so while i was looking for some german speaking communities. They're surprisingly big and keep growing.

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A friend owns it and it has a funny domain. Bonus of it being smaller is that it didn't have any performance issues yesterday/today.

[–] myersguy@lemmy.simpl.website 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Surprised I'm not seeing any other self-hosters in here. Having seen the de-federation drama, it's nice to know that I can federate with anyone I want, regardless of if they are federating with eachother.

Obviously it comes with the administration side of things, but I really don't mind.

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