It was actually my second try of joining an instance and waiting for my approval was hard (it only took a couple of minutes, but that will turn off "average" users forever). I'm glad I made it!

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Here's my usual spiel:

Make sure in your settings that you choose Hot, Top 6 Hours or Scaled if you want to see a more refreshed timeline. It defaults to Active, which is ironically, less active for seeing new posts.

Glad you're here.

[–] cronenthal@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks for the tip! Now I'll have to research what these settings actually mean, so much to learn!

[–] Microw@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago

You have both a timeline for communities you're subscribed to, and an "all" timeline. The subscribed one definitely is better if you subscribe to a few communities and dont care about others, while browsing "all" gives you - well, all communities across all of Lemmy. I guess thats pretty similar zo reddit? Each timeline can be sorted individually. I might also suggest the "new comments" sort to see posts with active discussions going on in the comments.

[–] ranslite@zonenranslite.de 14 points 2 years ago

Hello and welcome

[–] pseudo@jlai.lu 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Welcome. Don't hesitate to ask for advice or name of other community.

!newtolemmy@lemmy.ca

[–] JemandInChapinero@feddit.org 11 points 2 years ago

I had always found funny how people kept talking how much they hate Trump and how they’re going to boycott everything from the US while on Reddit. Welcome to the dark side ;)

[–] Libb@jlai.lu 8 points 2 years ago

Congrats and welcome!

[–] Lanske@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Welcome! i just did what you did yesterday!!!

[–] popsyking@feddit.nl 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

And I did what you just did today! Let's go!

[–] Lanske@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Awesome!

[–] a887dcd7a@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Great, now go and create content 😄

[–] Sunshine@feddit.org 2 points 2 years ago

Load up the beer barrel for everyone!

[–] Vlado@feddit.org 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I did the same and so far I’m satisfied. Browsing here makes me feel the “old internet” feeling.

[–] cronenthal@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 years ago

Right? It feels like it's not all about numbers and engagement, but about actual communication.

[–] Blaze@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 years ago

Welcome!

[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Vlado

Are you Slovak? There is a huge lack of Slavs overall.

[–] Vlado@feddit.org 1 points 2 years ago

Yep, I am. I think it’s understandable what you’re saying (as there’s simply a lot less people here in general). But it’s always good to see a “local” “face” :)

[–] simdev@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago

I did the same yesterday :))

[–] Krik@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 years ago

Arrrr! Welcome aboard matey!

[–] Bogasse@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

BuyFromEU from EU then? 😅

[–] Sunshine@feddit.org 5 points 2 years ago

[–] GissaMittJobb@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

Welcome!

[–] Goldholz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago

Welcome!

[–] Mysterious_Tea@feddit.org 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Same here. I feel good already though :)

[–] Blaze@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

Welcome! Feel free if you have any questions

[–] Steve@startrek.website 2 points 2 years ago