People need to realize you can use alternatives
this post was submitted on 10 Jun 2023
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I think clarity on this or maybe a "roulette" of which instance on new user accounts would help. Most new users are Reddit refugees and just sign up to the mothership.
I don't think a roulette would work, because not all instances are created equal. Like, just look at Lemmygrad for the proof of that. There are other differences too, like some instances turn off downvoting.
A roulette would be nice, the system balances the load of each instance. The downside of this is that it will negate the theme or purpose of the instance since the assigning of the members would likely be randomized instead of joining by choice of instance values and purpose.
I think that's a pretty low stakes problem. I would wager it's better to get people in the door so they can begin to understand what it even means to be on an instances that fits the vibe they're looking for.
Even if ideally we could migrate, it's always possible to just create an account elsewhere.
It's low stakes to you because you don't care about it. It's not low stakes for the people who set up instances specifically based around building communities with a common theme.
That's very true! I don't think it should be completely random but something instances could opt-in to or have some other opt-out criteria.
It would indeed be bad if an instance focused on a specific mindset, goals, or subject was essentially invaded by clueless new users!