I read that some instances don’t allow posting on certain other instances, etc. I thought I would create an account on a smaller instance, in case this one gets too bogged down or whatever. Is there any way to sync them up?

  • ext23@lemmy.world
    OPEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    So what is actually the point of having accounts on different instances, aside from keeping your post history/subscriptions etc. separate?

      • ext23@lemmy.world
        OPEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        I get that, but without a way to sync them, it’s really just a placeholder for a username. Oh well, hopefully lemmy.world remains stable and responsive from now on.

    • AFK BRB Chocolate@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      It’s not necessary, for sure (I personally only have this account), but reasons I’ve seen are:

      • In case your home instance is down, you can still browse and post
      • If you’re interested in content in a community that’s on an instance that your home instance isn’t federated with (e.g., you’re on lemmy.world and want to interact with a community on beehaw.org)
      • To keep some kinds of activity separate from others (e.g., some people have a separate account for porn, usually on lemmynsfw.com)

      Might be other reasons, too