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How to create great discussions on Lemmy? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 23 hours ago by theorangeninja@sopuli.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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On Reddit I mostly consumed discussions. Either by lurking or reading old threads. So my engagement on Reddit was minimal.

But Lemmy this is different. I like it a lot here but I feel like I need to engage a bit myself to create the great discussions I used to simply observe on Reddit.

So my question is:

What are your advice on how to properly start discussions and keep them going?
Do I have to respond to every comment? Or is a simple upvote enough to thank them if I have no further questions?
Can I reply after a day or two if I am too busy to reply immediatly?
What is considered low effort?
Are cross-posts appreciated or considered rude?
General Lemmy-etiquette
And anything else you might consider helpful for a rookie or you want to see more often in posts.

Thanks a lot in advance everyone!

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[–] theorangeninja@sopuli.xyz 2 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I think I have some niche interests but I am mostly getting started so I don't have too much insight. Maybe some early findings or noob questions but I think most users will not enjoy that.

Confusion being the reason more often than trying to be mean is a good heads up for rookies like me. Don't take it too personal, it's supposed to be fun after all!

And don't feed the trolls, a classic but often neglected technique from ancient internet times.

[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) (1 children)

A early lesson I had is if you're trying to make a point on a contentious topic, cite evidence or the flame war will not end (and your confused co-participant will become defensive) XD

[–] theorangeninja@sopuli.xyz 2 points 19 hours ago

Well it is always good to link a source but sometimes you just don't have time or remember where you read it.