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This magazine is dedicated to discussions on the federated social networking ecosystem, which includes decentralized and open-source social media platforms. Whether you are a user, developer, or simply interested in the concept of decentralized social media, this is the place for you. Here you can share your knowledge, ask questions, and engage in discussions on topics such as the benefits and challenges of decentralized social media, new and existing federated platforms, and more. From the latest developments and trends to ethical considerations and the future of federated social media, this category covers a wide range of topics related to the Fediverse.

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Can ActivityPub save the internet? (www.theverge.com)

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Imagine a world without platform lock-in, where no ban or billionaire could take down your social network. That’s what ActivityPub has planned.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

When you post stuff on federated instances, it gets copied to the numerous servers that are federating with it. If you delete something, it'll only get deleted on one server. The other servers might also delete it, but there's a chance that some servers might still keep the deleted posts. So I'd just say be considerate and think twice before posting, because it can't be deleted as easily.

https://joinfediverse.wiki/Best_practices#Data_Privacy