Seeing #PavelDurov arrested is a reminder of the fundamental issue with privately owned social media, and makes me reflect on my Twitter, Facebook, IG, and WhatsApp accounts.
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Seeing #PavelDurov arrested is a reminder of the fundamental issue with privately owned social media, and makes me reflect on my Twitter, Facebook, IG, and WhatsApp accounts.
I only recently started using #Mastodon again, and this only further highlights the utility of a decentralized platform.
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BeAware :fediverse:replied to Justin Ferriman last edited by
@justinf it adds worry that admins of decentralized platforms can be arrested for the content their users post...
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Justin Ferrimanreplied to BeAware :fediverse: last edited by
@BeAware I thought of that as well, and is a strong argument for hosting your own server.
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BeAware :fediverse:replied to Justin Ferriman last edited by
@justinf yes. I always advocate for users to host their own instance and don't rely on others.
The easiest ways are through Elest.io, toot.io, and masto.host
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Justin Ferrimanreplied to BeAware :fediverse: last edited by
@BeAware I'd consider it if it didn't mean having to start all over building up connections.
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BeAware :fediverse:replied to Justin Ferriman last edited by
@justinf you could migrate...️
It take your followers and you can download your following list through the settings import/export feature.
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Justin Ferrimanreplied to BeAware :fediverse: last edited by
@BeAware Oh got it. So followers/following can remain, just the posts are lost.
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BeAware :fediverse:replied to Justin Ferriman last edited by
@justinf precisely!