I know there are posts out there explaining this quite well, but I would love an ELI5 version. What is Lemmy and the Fediverse?

  • @thynecaptain@lemmy.world
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    11 year ago

    You know what Reddit is, right? It’s a website where you can join different groups about things you like, such as animals, games, or books. You can also post links or messages in those groups, and other people can vote and comment on them. Lemmy is a lot like Reddit, but it has some differences. One difference is that Lemmy is not run by one big company, but by many small servers that anyone can set up. These servers are like little islands that can talk to each other. Another difference is that Lemmy is more respectful of your privacy and freedom. It does not track you or show you ads. It also lets you choose what kind of content you want to see, and does not censor or ban you for having different opinions. Lemmy is a new and growing website that wants to be a better alternative to Reddit. You can also make new friends and have fun discussions with them.