It appears to me that the current state of Lemmy is similar to other platforms when they were smaller and more insular, and that insularity is somewhat protecting it.

I browse Lemmy, and it feels a bit like other platforms did back in 2009, before they became overwhelmed and enshitified.

If I understand it correctly, Lemmy has a similar “landed gentry” moderation scheme, where the first to create a community control it. This was easily exploited on other platforms, particularly in regards to astroturfing, censorship, and controlling a narrative.

If/when Lemmy starts to experience its own “eternal September”, what protections are in place to ensure we will not be overwhelmed and exploited?

  • partial_accumen@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    I just don’t think that’s a reasonable view, and it’s certainly a marginal one in the community.

    You’re welcome to hold that opinion.

    You and I agree on the existence of that problem,

    I agree.

    we just disagree on the resulting state after it surface.

    I’m not making any strong claims to the resulting state afterward. I can’t predict the future with any level of confidence. However, I’m saying there are future scenarios where my position can exist at an extreme. This itself is a benefit over the competition.

    I appreciate the time you’ve taken to discuss this. I think we can leave the conversation here and part on good terms. I see your position as a valid possible future too.