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Is it possible to follow users? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by CtrlAltOoops@lemmy.world to c/lemmy@lemmy.ml

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Not sure if that's the right place to ask, but I used to use Boost for Reddit and I was able to follow people (I don't know if this was a Reddit or a Boost feature).

Is it possible to follow users in Lemmy? The only options I see are to either block or msg user.

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[–] amihan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Not directly, but you can via RSS.

[–] CtrlAltOoops@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Hey, thanks for the suggestion. I'll certainly git it a try.

[–] jsveiga@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

On twitter, facebook, etc you follow people. Then the algorithm creates a bubble where you only get opinions and points of views you "like".

On reddit and lemmy you follow subjects. Then you get a wider range of opinions and points of views about subjects you like.

One type creates celebrity "influencers" and polarization of opinions. The other doesn't.

I really, really hope it stays that way.

[–] Max_P@lemmy.max-p.me 1 points 1 year ago

This would make a lot of sense when it comes to integration with Mastodon, even if Lemmy isn't exactly made for following specific people.

Different ways to present mostly the same data.