cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/41398418
Basically what I mean is, did you also come here from reddit?
I came here after I got my Reddit account banned permanently. And the thing is, I don’t exactly know why I got banned. Nor what I did wrong. I always tried to follow the rules, post and comment appropriately and nicely, but on New Year’s Day last week, I got a message simply saying "Your account have been permanently banned for violating the rules.
But when I replied asking what rule or rules I unknowingly broke, they just messaged me back saying “you got banned because you violated the community guidelines”. So now I’m here.
What about you? Are you also a Reddit Refugee?
Me lol, I basically got perm banned for jokingly saying something along the line of setting someone on fire on a Minecraft post about flint and steel, I guess Reddit mods (if they actually a human and not a bot) can’t differentiate what is a real threat and what is a video game mechanic. It was like 9 months ago but despite I appeal like every day, my account never got unbanned RIP.
I wonder if anyone have any ways to use Reddit again, look as much as I love Lemmy, there are things that I can’t do on Lemmy like on Reddit including things that is related to my career/job as Reddit is much larger and Lemmy is much more niche for this type of question/discussion.
Stay off Reddit for at least three months so your IP address is flushed from their system and create a new account with a new email address. Also, reset your browser or reddit app so there are no old reddit cookies or other identifiable data on your device. Then just lurk for the first month or three and if you need to interact with someone, (tips, help… whatever…) do it privately through the chat/DM system… Also be selective on what subs you join… Avoid rebuilding your old profile - which does include your habits and hobbies - and focus on a new “identity.”