When mindlessly browsing Reddit, I found that I usually just jump directly to the comments, read a couple, and continue. Lemmy seems a bit more curated (read: smaller), and therefore it’s easier to actually engage in discussions, which leads me to read the article, think critically about it, and respond (if I have something to say) in the comments–bigger is not always better!
Yup I have. I used to do the same thing but now ive actually been clicking them and giving them a whirl. Ive actually enjoyed it because I can add with a real understanding