On Reddit I mostly consumed discussions. Either by lurking or reading old threads. So my engagement on Reddit was minimal.
But Lemmy this is different. I like it a lot here but I feel like I need to engage a bit myself to create the great discussions I used to simply observe on Reddit.
So my question is:
- What are your advice on how to properly start discussions and keep them going?
- Do I have to respond to every comment? Or is a simple upvote enough to thank them if I have no further questions?
- Can I reply after a day or two if I am too busy to reply immediatly?
- What is considered low effort?
- Are cross-posts appreciated or considered rude?
- General Lemmy-etiquette
- And anything else you might consider helpful for a rookie or you want to see more often in posts.
Thanks a lot in advance everyone!
I think I have some niche interests but I am mostly getting started so I don’t have too much insight. Maybe some early findings or noob questions but I think most users will not enjoy that.
Confusion being the reason more often than trying to be mean is a good heads up for rookies like me. Don’t take it too personal, it’s supposed to be fun after all!
And don’t feed the trolls, a classic but often neglected technique from ancient internet times.
A early lesson I had is if you’re trying to make a point on a contentious topic, cite evidence or the flame war will not end (and your confused co-participant will become defensive) XD
Well it is always good to link a source but sometimes you just don’t have time or remember where you read it.