Just an FYI post for folks who are new or recently returning to Lemmy, I have
updated the linked grease/tamper/violentmonkey script for Lemmvy v0.18. These
two scripts (a compact version and a large thumbnail version) substantially
rearrange the default Lemmy format. These are (finally) relatively stable for
desktop/widescreen. Future versions will focus a little more on the
mobile/handheld experience. These are theme agnostic and should work with darkly
and litely (and variants) themes. - Greasyfork here:
https://greasyfork.org/en/users/1107499-mershed-perderders
[https://greasyfork.org/en/users/1107499-mershed-perderders] - Github here:
https://github.com/soundjester/lemmy_monkey
[https://github.com/soundjester/lemmy_monkey] - If you need the userscript for
Lemmy v0.17.4, that can be found here: -
https://github.com/soundjester/lemmy_monkey/tree/dev-v1.11-Lemmy-v0.17
[https://github.com/soundjester/lemmy_monkey/tree/dev-v1.11-Lemmy-v0.17] - this
v0.17.4 userscript is no longer in active development #### Screenshot of
“Compact” version ##### main page
[https://sh.itjust.works/pictrs/image/4c78596c-bec1-4866-ad38-18dafed5ab39.png]-
##### comments page
[https://sh.itjust.works/pictrs/image/a58fee12-aae5-4529-a03b-a04acbed3e36.png]
As always, feedback is appreciated!
Still definitely a work in progress but it’s great so far.
Each instance is basically it’s own version of reddit.
Each community is a subreddit.
Each instance can have duplicate subreddits with its own rules and moderators, so you can sub to one or the other, or both. I.e. lemmy.ca can have an aww community and Lemmy.world can have an aww community, but even if your home instance is Lemmy.ml you can comment, subscribe, and post to both version of the aww instance.
Here is a list and search for all Lemmy commhnities, even ones your home instance is defederated from.
As for one instance being better than another, it depends on what you value. Size, sign-up procedures, moderation, and what instancea they’re federated with are all factors. As an example, Beehaw.org is a larger instance with some popular communities, but they have a strict sign-up process and defederate from a lot of instances. This gives their users a more curated experience, but some people don’t like having someone else controlling what they can and can’t see
Each instance is basically it’s own version of reddit.
Each community is a subreddit.
Each instance can have duplicate subreddits with its own rules and moderators, so you can sub to one or the other, or both. I.e. lemmy.ca can have an aww community and Lemmy.world can have an aww community, but even if your home instance is Lemmy.ml you can comment, subscribe, and post to both version of the aww instance.
Thank you for writing this up.
Is there a list of all communities or any reason that one instance is better than another?
Lemmyverse.net
Pick an instance that aligns with your values from here. You can still subscribe and interact with communities made elsewhere.
Here is a list and search for all Lemmy commhnities, even ones your home instance is defederated from.
As for one instance being better than another, it depends on what you value. Size, sign-up procedures, moderation, and what instancea they’re federated with are all factors. As an example, Beehaw.org is a larger instance with some popular communities, but they have a strict sign-up process and defederate from a lot of instances. This gives their users a more curated experience, but some people don’t like having someone else controlling what they can and can’t see