It appears to me that the current state of Lemmy is similar to other platforms when they were smaller and more insular, and that insularity is somewhat protecting it.
I browse Lemmy, and it feels a bit like other platforms did back in 2009, before they became overwhelmed and enshitified.
If I understand it correctly, Lemmy has a similar “landed gentry” moderation scheme, where the first to create a community control it. This was easily exploited on other platforms, particularly in regards to astroturfing, censorship, and controlling a narrative.
If/when Lemmy starts to experience its own “eternal September”, what protections are in place to ensure we will not be overwhelmed and exploited?
I just don’t think that’s a reasonable view, and it’s certainly a marginal one in the community.
You’re welcome to hold that opinion.
You and I agree on the existence of that problem,
I agree.
we just disagree on the resulting state after it surface.
I’m not making any strong claims to the resulting state afterward. I can’t predict the future with any level of confidence. However, I’m saying there are future scenarios where my position can exist at an extreme. This itself is a benefit over the competition.
I appreciate the time you’ve taken to discuss this. I think we can leave the conversation here and part on good terms. I see your position as a valid possible future too.
