A little maybe, but not much.
I’ve seen people say they left reddit to join Lemmy because of the toxic users. To each their own, but I personally think Lemmings aren’t much better. Some people over here can’t understand that sensitive questions can be asked without bad intent. People are way too defensive about their opinions.
It is disappointing, but it’s the better option.
I don’t know why one would expect Lemmy to be different when it’s entire userbase consists of ex-redditors.
I don’t think there’s much difference between platforms. Everyone is performing to either get pats on the back or to stirr up something. The moment everyone around you seems nice is when you’ve entered the echo chamber.
I just want headpats
attaboy
it can be if you’re using your block list effectively. There’s a bubble of really chill people that have seperated themselves off from all the debate lords and with a platform this small you’ll find them pretty easy.
Just block any 3 instances of your choice, 20 of the most active accounts that specifically annoy you, and maybe all the porn comms (it’s mid anyway). You’ll be left with a feed that’s to your liking and nice comment sections
Because people who decide to leave something shitty are predisposed to wanting something better?
I don’t know that there’s any decisive proof of that. There’s no reason people haven’t come from other social networks as well.