I like lemmings but it might be a bit derogatory. Even with that I still think it’s better than ‘redditors’, which always sounded/looked goofy to me.
Any ideas? What do we call Lemmy users?
My current vote is for lemmings. I think it’s cute.
Given the rodent theming, lemmings is appropriate. It’s also slightly self-deprecating, which is a plus when it comes to community monikers.
Most of the people migrating from Reddit wouldn’t have much of a problem with self-depreciation.
Lols
That’s maybe right haha
More poetic themes via Wikipedia “Lemmings also appear in Arthur C. Clarke’s 1953 short story “The Possessed”, where their suicidal urges are attributed to the lingering consciousness of an alien group mind, which had inhabited the species in the prehistoric past.”
The past mascot was an alien
Huh. and i thought it was named after the guy from motorhead
Lemmy is God!
It’s named after some things: https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy#whys-it-called-lemmy
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I don’t think we even have a choice.
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Pretty sure those lemmings not having a choice wasn’t apocryphal…
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Well, I hope that analogy isn’t very accurate since the “new experience” those lemmings were pushed into didn’t end well for the poor wee creatures.
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Obviously
That’s what I’ve been seeing
Lemmings
This seems to be the obvious one
Lemmings
with the official client being called Jerboa I think we all agreed that the small rodent analogy was intended from the start
This is the way
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Reverse “Luddite” it. Taking it back.
Lemmings of course. No need to reinvent the wheel.
Yes, if we’re lemmings surely we should be running on the wheel.
Gotta be Lemmings
Is that what that mouse is supposed to be? I thought it was a tattoo.
I agree with everyone here on this, Lemmings is appropriate. Especially since most of the community likes it, I think choosing something that the community vibes with is important.
!!Leeemmings!! !!Leeemmings!!
I’m actually on kbin but I would consider changing to lemmy if i get to be a lemming.
My gosh, I hate “lemmings” because of the connotation that we’re just here because everyone else is.
But you’re right. A term that folks can generally vibe with is really important.
we’re just here because everyone else is
In a way we are. Like, would anyone be here if no one was here? That’s basically the network effect:
the value or utility a user derives from a good or service depends on the number of users of compatible products. Network effects are typically positive, resulting in a given user deriving more value from a product as more users join the same network.
GOATED game that taught me a lot about problem solving, it was legitimately educational.
If not lemmings, lemmons
I vote for lemmons, because the Walt Disney-inspired insults could get very tiresome.
Lemmons is pretty good
I loke lemmings, I think it’s a good reminder about how the dangers of letting any platform influence you too much.
Lemurs. Hence the Jerboa app icon
I think the Jerboa icon is a Jerboa
You might as well be right XD .
There’s actually a Lemmy app on called Lemmur. I downloaded it but it doesn’t seem to be working at the moment.
Apparently lemmur is dead sadly
I think you’re right. kinda wish it wasn’t a jerboa tho, or at least a different style icon. I think it’s pretty ugly in it’s current form :(
I second lemur
I think Lemmings is great because it’s not something any PR team would approve of. It feels completely unincorporated.
The suicidal overtone is a huge turnoff for me.
They only commit unlife if you don’t succesfully guide them to the next level.
This is the way
If it makes you feel better, lemmings don’t actually commit suicide like you’re imagining and Disney made it all up. They basically threw lemmings off a cliff to get the footage they wanted.
Kilmisters
oi
This is going to fly under the radar but it’s the right answer.
Came here to say exactly that
As Lemmings was one of my favourite games growing up, that’s also gets my vote.
Literally one of the best video games of all time.
It might be a little tricky or taxing to pick a name, but don’t get basher-ful.
lemming would be pretty ok for me too. I am to uncreative to come up with another name lol. maybe lemmys?
+1 for lemming. It just feels really appropriate, and who doesn’t like lemmings? They’re adorable!
yeah, they are kinda cute. i think they are a bit overlooked as far as animals go. So why not? Maybe there could be a Lemmy icon :)
Don’t know why but I actually like “Lemons”
A good runner up for me.
Another great option tbh
