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Best explanation wins no prize, but could be used as a template when Discord is suggested as an alternative on Reddit.

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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

Thank you all for your responses!

I've summarized them into the following 4 bullet points:


Discord is a poor replacement for Reddit. Here are 4 reasons why:

  • Format: Discord's main strength is chat-style messages, not forum-style discussion threads, like Reddit and Lemmy. Discord groups with more than a few dozen active users can quickly become disorganized.
  • Barrier to entry: Content on Discord is inaccessible unless you have a Discord account, while almost all content on Reddit and Lemmy is available without registration.
  • Discoverability: Google (and other search engines) index Reddit and Lemmy, and relevant threads show up in searches. Discord content cannot be indexed, and won't show up in searches.
  • Censorship: A Discord community is ultimately still controlled by a single Big Tech company, which can delete your community on a whim if they so choose. Lemmy, being a distributed social network, is inherently resistant to censorship.

Any further suggestions or tweaks?