Since it seems to be a common question for many new users.
Lemmy try
Make a tiktok dance explaining it, that'll teach the young'uns, at least
Think of instances (lemmy.world, kbin.social, sh.itjust.works, etc.) like planets. Each planet contains cities (or subreddits communities). Most of these planets are federated meaning that if you were born on one planet (have a login) then you can travel and participate the galaxy of cities and planets. If a planet defederates, then you can no longer travel there if you were not from there.
What is the difference between the All view and the Local view?
Local shows posts posted on your planet, All shows the entire federation (galaxy).
Lemmy try
Make a tiktok dance explaining it, that'll teach the young'uns, at least
Think of instances (lemmy.world, kbin.social, sh.itjust.works, etc.) like planets. Each planet contains cities (or
subredditscommunities). Most of these planets are federated meaning that if you were born on one planet (have a login) then you can travel and participate the galaxy of cities and planets. If a planet defederates, then you can no longer travel there if you were not from there.What is the difference between the All view and the Local view?
Local shows posts posted on your planet, All shows the entire federation (galaxy).