Actually yeah. I tried signing up with one email but it never sent me the verification. Had to use a diff email to finally get setup but that first account is just in limbo as far as I know. Anyone I can ask about that?

[–] FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 days ago

Many instances also have a matrix group or such if you have signup difficulties.

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 2 points 3 days ago

If you look in the main sidebar for an instance it should show you who the Admins are and you can message them from their profile.

[–] tumblechinchilla@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

Also still trying out android apps for browsing. Trying sync, boost, and gerboa ATM. Sync and gerboa are winning so far.

[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm at three people converted.

[–] atro_city@fedia.io 8 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I know people actively complaining about reddit, but every time I mention the fediverse they change the subject. Some people just want to complain...

[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 10 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I don't launch into the spiel until asked.

When I found lemmy, I pretty much just told friends in passing "I use lemmy now, I love it" and then did not elaborate.

Instead of spreading the gospel of why federation is awesome, I just share the memes from here, and screenshots of fun threads. That way, step one is eliminating the doubt on whether there's good stuff to even be found here, and it shows that it isn't just a weird niche place for ultra-nerds.

Once they ask, I explain federation as simply as possible, glossing over most of it. I leave the subject open for further questions, but I don't info-dump on them.

Then I just pick an instance for them and help them set up an account and an app (I like thunder). From there I start sending actual links to posts and communities, which will auto-open in the app for them, getting them started with content and communities to sub to.

[–] blackn1ght@feddit.uk 4 points 3 days ago

They want a Reddit clone that's already got a very large active community, they're not willing to put the work in to build something new and great.