this post was submitted on 01 Jul 2023
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I'm excited about Sync for Lemmy. The dev says about 6 weeks.
https://sh.itjust.works/post/564648
This is amazing actually.
Semi tech illiterate and don't fully understand what each instance means and how it works. Sync will be nice to try
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?
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
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Pick an instance that aligns with your values from here. You can still subscribe and interact with communities made elsewhere.