Is it possible to follow users? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Not sure if that's the right place to ask, but I used to use Boost for Reddit and I was able to follow people (I don't know if this was a Reddit or a Boost feature).

Is it possible to follow users in Lemmy? The only options I see are to either block or msg user.

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[-] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago

On twitter, facebook, etc you follow people. Then the algorithm creates a bubble where you only get opinions and points of views you "like".

On reddit and lemmy you follow subjects. Then you get a wider range of opinions and points of views about subjects you like.

One type creates celebrity "influencers" and polarization of opinions. The other doesn't.

I really, really hope it stays that way.

[-] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

There are 'friends' on Reddit as well.

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