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[–] 11 points 3 months ago (5 children)

It cost them nothing? Isn't there some kind of hardware or software/IT/power cost for hosting?

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  • [–] 8 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    I'm pretty sure self-hosting a single mastodon server where you're basically the only person on it likely costs less than 50$ per month...

    That's a peanut for a million dollar company.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    If you’re a company hosting anything you’re a target for hackers. You can’t just set up a server and call it a day. You have to take extra precautions that Joe Schmoe doesn’t have to worry about. And it’s a continuous effort, not one and done.

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