Fediverse

Came here to basically say this, especially the first couple points. I've talked a few people into trying various Fedi services and cannot overstate just how much they DO NOT CARE about the techy underpinnings of it all. People just want to know a) it's cool b) where to sign up c) where to find the content they're looking for.

Anything else can wait until they learn it naturally over time or specifically ask the question.

If successful, a Lemmy ad campaign would cost Reddit far more than it would give them.

If we do, we should probably do it well. Otherwise the ads would just be annoying

In the threads I mentioned users were literally asking for alternatives. Trying to shove alternatives by posting in subs will end badly, no doubt.

So, it’s good to keep in mind you will face that, and be prepared with some patience and counter-arguments.

I wouldn't really encourage this, as much as one may be inclined. Some may be willing to change their mind, but many others of a resistant disposition aren't that interested in leaving so much as venting frustrations, and lurkers may get the impression the alternative you're advocating is full of however you may present yourself in your argument.

It's better to look for those genuinely asking where to move to or what alternatives there are, and if they specifically mention Lemmy, then you might help them along there. Otherwise I'd suggest mentioning a variety of alternatives to choose from and mix together, such as setting up a RSS reader (if they're more of a passive reader), Lemmy or Kbin/Mbin, or scaling back Reddit use as they explore these alternatives, rather than pressing them to drop it outright for a single option.

Unfortunately, the shadow of Voat still looms over this conversation. Redditors are wary of platforms that have a perceived radical userbase, and Lemmy as a whole has been painted as far left.