I have been thinking which of the two should i use. If i understand fully i can still browse lemmy instances on kbin. And i can even check out mastodon users on it.

If this is the case, why would anyone choose lemmy instead of kbin? I assume there must be another aspects i don’t know of?

  • BrikoX
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    162 years ago

    For me there are 3 reasons for choosing Lemmy over Kbin.

    1. Kbin has karma system.
    2. Kbin is based on PHP.
    3. Comments on Kbin magazines when using copy url to fediverse are not public, but locked behind login.
    • @yoevli
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      112 years ago

      Why do you count PHP as a point against Kbin?

      • @Falmarri
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        132 years ago

        He’s probably had to work with php in the past and holds a grudge. I certainly do

      • Midou
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        62 years ago

        I do not want to touch a single line of code in PHP. Even brainfuck is more attractive than PHP

        • @yoevli
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          22 years ago

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        • @yoevli
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          22 years ago

          Have you used PHP 7+ before? It’s surprisingly ergonomic, much more so than earlier versions.

      • heje
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        42 years ago

        There’s some debate in regards to PHP being an insecure language. Might have to do with the fact that over 65% of all websites run PHP (WordPress), and there have been a string of high-profile vulnerabilities in the news in recent years. Not making a claim either way, but could be why it was listed as a negative.

        • @c0c0c0
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          42 years ago

          PHP is as secure as it’s developer makes it. There are excellent frameworks out there that make security simple. And then, there is WordPress.

      • @neurodancer
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        32 years ago

        Historically, it’s been known for its security issues and vulnerabilitities.

    • @zav
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      12 years ago

      Lemmy also has a Karma system I think, on Memmy I can see my karma on the account tab