Since it seems to be a common question for many new users.

  • eddanja@lemmy.world
    0·
    1 year ago

    Think of instances (lemmy.world, kbin.social, sh.itjust.works, etc.) like planets. Each planet contains cities (or subreddits communities). Most of these planets are federated meaning that if you were born on one planet (have a login) then you can travel and participate the galaxy of cities and planets. If a planet defederates, then you can no longer travel there if you were not from there.

      • DontTreadOnBigfoot@lemmy.world
        1·
        1 year ago

        If I understand correctly, local only shows your planet and you can participate fully.

        All shows the entire galactic federation (though you may only get to sightsee other planets, but not talk to the locals without getting a visa (login credentials for that planet))

      • Doods@infosec.pub
        01·
        1 year ago

        Local shows posts posted on your planet, All shows the entire federation (galaxy).