Seriously. I dont get it.

  • Sal@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    If it is from r/196 or c/196@lemmy.ml, it is

    Rule: You must post before you leave with proper flair without using slurs, being a bigot, posting porn, or having an NFT avatar. [NFTs are banned.]

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      1 year ago

      Yeah - its just a meme sub coming over from reddit, and for whatever reason its grown quickly here so its showing up in all a lot

      • Netsettler2k@lemmy.one
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        1 year ago

        My theory is this: new Lemmy users aren’t comfortable yet, so some are looking for easy ways to begin engaging with the site. 196 is a low-stakes way to make a first post without the anxiety of a higher effort post.

        I don’t think I mind it either, if it gets more people actively participating in some way. And if it grows too out of control, at least there’s a block option.