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.
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.
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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I’m not entitled to or interested in a community you run, but this is really cringe and implies a lot of really awful shit about you.
You get how that looks, right? Wanting ‘total control’ of a community?
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.
How’s that different from having your personal site or blog? Because that sounds like what you want, instead of a fediverse instance
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.
But if the space includes people, this stops being so simple.
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.
That’s not what I’m saying. I’m saying that if I’m reading this right; the way you’re trying to use it is potentially pathological toxic and doomed.