Will there really be a big influx of users on the 30th?

Crylos@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world – 52 points –

I’ve seen many comments and posts regarding the API fiasco on Reddit, with the claim that there will be a huge influx of users when that happens. I’m all for it, but I find it hard to believe that the average or even above average user will make the effort to switch.

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Not as many as you would think. I work in a technical field and most people had no idea there was a protest going on. They also didn’t even know of alternative mobile apps. Most didn’t care and just used the official app. There may be a slight bump, but nothing significant.

I think it'll be significant for Lemmy, but not significant for r.

At the very least I think the bump will be enough for Lemmy to entrench itself within the FOSS space (ie Matrix)