this post was submitted on 19 Jun 2023
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The Agora

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[–] Spluk42 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I was all for Aye but you do make a good argument. Especially since I was thinking of spinning up my own instance for just me. On the other hand it's not that difficult (at least right now) to just spin up an account here to have a vote.

I do think it makes sense that the people who call their instance home get to call the shots though.

For example: Beehaw. Their admins defederated sh.itjust.works because they wanted to. Fair, idk but their choice.

Edit: looks the Dude has a similar opinion. https://sh.itjust.works/comment/296455

[–] ruckblack 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fair enough, I just sort of think it goes against the concept of federation. I'm also strongly considering spinning up my own instance, and I'd like it if that option didn't include the caveat of "you don't actually get to interact with anything, join those specific communities to interact." That's just a collection of reddit alternatives that sort of talk to each other. Meh.

[–] Spluk42 2 points 1 year ago

Agreed. Kinda leaves you a Lemmy nomad which doesn't feel great.