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
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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.
Feddit.uk - I figure regionality has benefit in keeping loads more spread, plus it hosts some good communities and a cute name.
.... Because I own it
I decided I felt better selfhosting it rather than being on anyone else's instance
I'm with the boys on lemm.ee !
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.
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!
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
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
Set up the server myself. For me, thatβs part of the fediverse experience.
Its status on federation with problematic instances.
I wanted an instance specifically for Australians... so I made one π
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.
Country, I live in The Netherlands so I searched for a Dutch hosted instance with Dutch owner.
I chose lemm.ee because it came highly recommended and rightfully so. Great management and great communities too
I joined the one hosted by my country's community. The community is really great.
It doesn't but I thought it did
Because I'm a furry. obligatory OwO
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"
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.
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.
When the ship of r/piracy sailed from the reddit docks, this is where we landed.
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.
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.
I run my own private instance so I am in control over my own data.
Tbh, I donβt 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.
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 couldnβt 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 hadnβt 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 donβt see myself moving again any time soon.
I chose vlemmy.net cause it seemed neutral, general, and was one of the recommended ones. So far so good.
Not seeing anyone mentioning lemmy.one and I'm starting to think I made a bad choice.
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.
I'm learning german so while i was looking for some german speaking communities. They're surprisingly big and keep growing.
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.
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.