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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/10036434

I was definitely guilty of this ^

Meme Transcription:

Top Panel - Gordon Ramsey scowling with the caption "You fucking donkey.": Seeing an old repost on [Reddit logo]

Bottom Panel - Gordon Ramsey hugging a child with the caption "Oh dear, oh dear. Gorgeous.": Seeing an old repost on [Lemmy logo]

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Reddit reposts are terrible because it's always bots spamming old, popular content in order to build up karma.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

You reminded me of the main reason why I didn't like Reddit reposts (it's been a while). Just as bad were the other bots that took top comments from the earlier posts and put them in verbatim in the repost.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Damn I had almost forgotten about that. You'd see a top comment that was funny and witty, only for the next comment to point out that it was a bot stealing the comment from the last time the post was made. That place is such a shit hole it's amazing we put up for it as long as we did.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's not like there were plenty of alternatives to choose from.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 years ago

Not like people doing that for upvotes is better.

Please stop reposting stuff less than a month old, guys.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 2 years ago (1 children)

100% true. 0% regrets.

I also react differently to simple things like hugs, drawings, or snacks delivered via faceless corporation versus a child I love.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 years ago (1 children)

content on Lemmy is virtual macaroni art :D

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

I'm gonna treasure this comment.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You're still seeing things on Reddit? gestures at top panel

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 years ago

Not since July this year. I do remember looking at reposts with disdain when I was there, though.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago

Are you trying to bring back beans?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A classic is a classic for a reason, but at the same time, if it is not the platform, I can't call it a repost.

Perfect for Karma Farming and I don't mind.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Also some form of backup if reddit decides to shutdown subs or mods get pissed.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Meme hoarders in preparation for a possible Meme Economy crash and recession?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Everybody does his/her part.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I'm going to screenshot this and repost this on Lemmy, doing my part to keep their content flowing, and doing my part to reduce pixels with every repost.

Oh wait. I'm clearly confused. I thought I was on Reddit. This is Lemmy. I've been double dipping the last couple days.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'll consider it a compliment for all of the Lemmyverse that my meme made you do a double-take of where you were.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

😱 I don't even know where I am anymore 😱

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago