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[–] 0 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I don’t agree with the idea that everyone is automatically entitled to my server. For me, running a server is about configuring and curating a space I’m prepared to take responsibility for.

The Fediverse gives that same freedom to everyone. If someone doesn’t like how a server is managed, they can join another or create their own. That’s the strength of the model—real choice.

So when I talk about “control,” I’m talking about shaping my own space, not laying claim to anyone else’s.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    How's that different from having your personal site or blog? Because that sounds like what you want, instead of a fediverse instance

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago*

    Federation is two way, while a blog tends to be one way.

    Mastodon does not segment according to interest other than hashtags. Hashtags are non-moderated and can be abused with spam.

    I have no problem with people commenting or contributing provided they are good people. Hell, I’ll even host them. Provided, of course, they understand the limitations of that hosting.

    If I had my way, everyone would be self-hosting.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    But if the space includes people, this stops being so simple.

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  • [–] -2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Sure, because people are complex.

    But that goes back to what I said previously. There's freedom of association, and the Fediverse gives that. There's lots of options. You don't have to interact with me, nor I with you.

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