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.

  • hllywluis@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 years ago

    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.

    • young_broccoli@kbin.social
      13·
      2 years ago

      !!Leeemmings!! !!Leeemmings!!

      I’m actually on kbin but I would consider changing to lemmy if i get to be a lemming.

    • Doofus Magoo@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      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.

      • Spzi@lemmy.clickEnglish
        0·
        2 years ago

        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.