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Relaxed section for discussion and debate that doesn't fit anywhere else. Whether it's advice, how your week is going, a link that's at the back of your mind, or something like that, it can likely go here.

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I like that this is a general instance. (beehaw.org)
submitted 2 years ago by SkepticElliptic@beehaw.org to c/chat@beehaw.org
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see a lot of discussion about adding more specific communities on this instance and I feel as if it will dilute the community too much.

I personally see Lemmy instances as somewhat similar to old forums, many of those did so well because the community came together under a shared experience.

Lemmy is decentralized after all and instances based around interests will get created and discussion will get focused on certain instances for certain topics. Those instances will be moderated by the people who have passion and understanding for those topics.

Of course the great thing about Lemmy is that we're (mostly) free to visit other instances and if there are redundant communities it is not difficult to participate in them.

I do think it's nice to have a place to call home, a "hive" if you will. Where users can discuss their shared experience on the fediverse.

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[โ€“] TendieMaster69@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That makes sense, if that's the case then the instance they are in may want to consider putting some limitations on the creation of new communities within that specific instance? I wonder if that's possible.

[โ€“] setsneedtofeed@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Beehaw is exactly like that. Right now only mods can create communities.