Bot link posts - eviltoast

I don’t think bot link posts are good for this platform. I think original content is useful, but links back to Reddit just makes this the shittiest possible Reddit client. Best case scenario it clogs the feed, worst case it actively pushes people back towards Reddit. If anyone disagrees, please let me know why.

  • Hagarashi8@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Yeah, that’s stupid. Like, i could understand if it’s memes, but AITA is interaction based sub, so like, why?

    • Dirk Darkly@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      As much as it may seem like pointless spam, it does end up helping the viability of Lemmy. Many people will not hang around a place that is empty or awash with “testing to see if this federates” posts. Same reason all the other online services start by reposting content from elsewhere and make fake accounts. The illusion of a vibrant community is what helps makes it a reality.