cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/212952

I noticed I wasn’t able to find my community on your communities search, because no one on your instance has searched it yet. I’d appreciate if someone could give my instance a search just to federate it on your instance :) And of course, sub if you’re interested in cinematography, movies, behind the scenes, etc.

!cinematography@lemmy.world

If you happen to be a 1st Assistant Camera in the film industry, I’ve also made a community for us focus pullers (but all camera department are welcome)

!focuspuller@lemmy.world

Thanks for reading :)

  • ShallowFocus@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’ve thought about it, but I’m curious, is there really any downside to being on another instance? Since federation just makes it all like one community.

    • Phloating Man@monero.townEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Some people say that your instance doesn’t matter, but I wouldn’t want my username to be affiliated with something I’m not aligned with.

      For example, I wouldn’t want my username to be @phloatingman@somehategroupinstance.com

      Having yourusername@instance.com acts like an advertisement for that particular instance wherever you comment on the fediverse.

      So if you had @ShallowFocus@lemmy.film , a reader right off the bat would see that you’re into film and might want to check out the other communities on that specialized instance.

      Whereas @ShallowFocus@lemmy.world it might not be as evident. They might think you’re into photography instead since lemmy.world is more of a general purpose instance.