Yeah that’s probably one of the biggest barriers to growth unfortunately, which is a shame because it’s also potentially one of the best things about it.
With reddit I can just subscribe and unsubscribe to subs I like or don’t, it feels like (comparatively) a lot of work to achieve a similar thing here and even when you’ve nailed it it’s yet more work to have a discussion because users are spread so thin.
I think the sad reality is it’s just not for me. Ironically this whole thread has been about as enjoyable as I’ve ever found lemmy though, actual engagement is what I want instead of outright dismissal and this thread is the most in depth discussion I’ve had in 5months here.