Davy_Jones

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[–] Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 hour ago

Browsing not choosing. I didn't say I would necessarily swap, just that I like to see other options.

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submitted 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) by Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml
 
  • You want something that just works out of the box.
  • Your focus is everyday tasks with some programming.
  • You prefer cutting-edge software, but the system itself can be stable.
  • You want a graphical installer and easy GUI management.
  • You like Cinnamon for a Windows-like UI.
  • You’re okay with either pre-installed software or minimal install.
  • You don’t mind if the distro itself has a smaller community as long as the parent distro is well-supported.
 

Today I discovered the Fediverse Software Database, and it’s a bit disheartening to see how many platforms have so few users. What are some ways we could help promote these smaller or newer Fediverse projects and give them more visibility?

[–] Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 20 hours ago

That sounds like spam. I'll report just in case.

 

I often use pkgstats to check the popularity of Arch packages I use. Sometimes I notice a package is declining in popularity, and I’d like to find similar alternatives that are trending instead. Something like https://pkgstats.archlinux.de/fun

Are there any sites that categorize Linux software and show popularity within each category, so it’s easier to discover alternatives?

 

I'm looking for active federated communities on the fediverse where users share tips, tricks, and best practices for using the command line. Something similar to the Arch Linux forums but accessible through the fediverse.

I've checked out a few communities like Command Line@lemmy.ml (1.47K subscribers) and Command Line@programming.dev (2.09K subscribers), but they seem to have many subscribers but no active users per month. It feels like Lemmy smothers these niche communities somehow.

Does anyone know of other active federated communities or instances where command line enthusiasts gather to share knowledge and help each other out?

[–] Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I checked some of the forums in the link (https://nodebb.fediverse.observer/list) you posted, but it's hard to tell what most of those NodeBB instances are actually for: many lack descriptions and the forum names don't say much. I would have to read a few posts in each forum to figure out what each one is for. I found a literature forum but it only has three posts, I don't want to make an account just to shout into the void, so I'm trying to post to it from Lemmy.

I tried posting to the literature community I found via Lemmy but the post never showed up on the NodeBB instance. I used Lemmy's search with the target community URL (https://community.darkscribes.com/category/2/general-discussion), it found the community, and I created a post from Lemmy (https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/54997372). I can see the post on Lemmy but not on the target NodeBB instance. Any idea why that might be or how to get Lemmy posts to appear on federated NodeBB forums?

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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/fediverse@lemmy.world
 

I recently discovered NodeBB can federate and started hunting for interesting instances. I’m into tech, literature, and indie games but haven’t found an instance that fits. Could anyone recommend NodeBB instances with active communities focused on those topics? Thanks!

[–] Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I think moderating tags is the same as moderating any other content. If there's a brigade, you can revert all tag changes made by the brigading users the same way you remove content posted by a user when banning them. That said, the moderation system could be improved. Reddit-style moderation is one of the biggest jokes on the internet.

[–] Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

You don't seem to get my point. For a platform to let me reliably filter a whole topic, the majority of posts need to be tagged with that topic first. Reddit/Facebook don't do that, they have communities and loose categories, not consistent topic tags across all posts. Twitter only partially does it with hashtags, and hashtags are neither comprehensive nor applied consistently. I'm talking about platform-level, booru-style or collaborative tagging so blocking a tag actually removes the tagged content without me having to unsubscribe from dozens of communities or build giant keyword lists.

 

There should be a Fediverse platform that makes blocking entire topics as easy as blocking a tag, not subscribing/unsubscribing dozens of communities. Firefish (antennas) and PieFed let you follow/block keywords, but that’s not the same as robust, community-wide topic blocking. Imagine collaborative, booru-style tagging across posts so blocking a tag reliably removes all content using it. Does anyone know of software that already provides topic-level blocking out of the box without needing long manual lists?

[–] Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend adding the feature to mark comments as solutions. Websites like StackOverflow often have many answers that aren’t the best marked as solutions, and I believe platforms like Codidact have learned from those mistakes.

Reputation is a key factor that motivates people to contribute answers. However, StackOverflow suffers from over-moderation due to the reputation gained from moderating. I’m curious about how Codidact has addressed this issue.

Instead, consider allowing users to mark questions as solved rather than comments. Implementing a voting system similar to Slashdot, where users can categorize responses as helpful, funny, or other descriptors, might be more effective. This way, contributors are incentivized to help, as they can gain reputation points. Then a leaderboard showcasing the most helpful contributors on a weekly or monthly basis could further encourage participation.

Feature Description Benefits
User Profiles with Reputation Points Allow users to earn points for asking questions, providing answers, and receiving upvotes. Encourages participation and rewards knowledgeable contributors.
Question Marking System Enable users to mark questions as solved, rather than comments. Simplifies the process of identifying resolved queries.
Voting System Implement a voting mechanism for answers (e.g., helpful, insightful, etc.). Helps surface the best answers and encourages quality contributions.
Leaderboards Create weekly or monthly leaderboards showcasing top contributors. Fosters competition and motivates users to engage more actively.
Categorization and Tagging Allow users to categorize questions and tag them for easier navigation. Improves searchability and organization of content.
Search Functionality Develop a robust search feature that allows users to find questions and answers quickly. Enhances user experience by making information easily accessible.