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Why do some posts show X comments, but there are actually fewer comments when I open the comment page? (self.meta)
submitted 2 years ago by Azeon to c/meta
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For example this post of mine. It mentions there being 5 comments but I only see two, including my own.

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[–] pratona 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah, you're right. Could there be shadowbanned accounts? Those were the reason why the number of comments didn't match the comments you could see on Reddit.

[–] Azeon 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As the sole moderator in that community, I can say that I haven't banned anyone. If there are shadowbanned accounts, it would probably be an instance-wide ban.

Another factor to consider is the Federation technology that Lemmy operates on.

[–] pratona 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is an instance-wide ban even possible on Lemmy?

[–] Azeon 2 points 2 years ago

Good question, I blindly assumed it is. No idea how/if that would sync with other instances.

I'm personally inclined to believe it's not banned users like with Reddit, but something with federation of instances. Pure speculation tho.