In an attempt to better understand Lemmy I’m wondering if some of you can shed a light on what the deal is between.ml and .world. The history, any significant event or a betrayal, how did we all run away from spez only to come here and throw mud at each other?

I’m sure it confuses a great deal of Reddit refugees who just signed up with the largest instance because of (in my case future proofing) reasons.

I’m wondering how this historic feud came to be and how I can be called a “Zionist” just because of my instance, and they are called “fascists” even though I’ve come across some pretty levelheaded people from that instance too.

Please, keep it civil!

I’m not trying to start a fight or mud slinging, it would be good if several people could say their piece and nobody shame or attack them for it no matter how much you disagree.

Thanks

  • someguy3@lemmy.world
    116·
    10 hours ago

    .ml is the old instance from before Reddit exodus and it’s full of tankies and the weirdest takes you’ve ever seen (cue replies).

    .world is the new popular instance.

    That’s about it. Some people read into it that ml users are upset that they are no longer the default instance and can’t control the narrative. While world just doesn’t care and keeps on trucking. Who knows.

    • Maeve@kbin.earth
      12·
      6 hours ago

      Dishonest much?

      I’m glad to know it’s owned by a non-profit, that means it’s tax free, like certain churches, and it’s definitely full of Zionists, with Zionist talking points.