• Ishigami@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Honestly I’ve been addicted to reddit for several years, and it even had negative consequences for my life. When I was depressed I just used reddit all day and became obsessed with the subreddit moderated. I deleted that account and now I’m in a much better place but that constant urge to open reddit is still there.

    Before July 1 my reddit usage was around 2 hours every day, now it’s been 0 for 5 days.

    So I’d like to Thank Reddit admins for this.

    • crossfadedragon@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      i liked reading discussions and learning things from lurking reddit but never felt compelled to participate in discussions. now that i got my lemmy account figured out my desire to be on there is even less.

      for some reason i actually want to be a part of the fediverse community. maybe it rekindles some of that old internet spirit for me.

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        1 year ago

        the only thing I miss about reddit is how much more diversity it had. cause let’s face it, there just isn’t as much content here. it’s also how I stayed caught up on current events

        • crossfadedragon@lemmy.world
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          1 year ago

          reddit certainly had a plethora of communities. the fediverse can get there too.

          it’s going to be more hands on than reddit. we can’t wait for things to come to us like products on a conveyor belt. the content is in the discussions.

          as long as people continue to participate, it will grow. stay positive.

    • Wrench Wizard@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Happy for you friend! I also went from a few hours a day to nothing. Wasn’t trying to improve myself, it was just out of sheer rage at how things were being done over there. Any time I would log in I would feel self hatred and just end up making lengthy comments about spez being an asshole.

      Question, have you tried replacing the hobby? I’ve found hiking and writing - (writing lyrics/other things as I hike/walk) to provide even more enjoyment than I was getting online 24/7