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diff --git a/blog/fediverse/index.org b/blog/fediverse/index.org deleted file mode 100644 index 5224b17..0000000 --- a/blog/fediverse/index.org +++ /dev/null @@ -1,92 +0,0 @@ -#+title: A Simple Guide to the Fediverse -#+date: 2021-01-04 -#+description: Learn about the basics of the Fediverse. -#+filetags: :social: - -* What is the Fediverse? -The fediverse is a federated universe of servers commonly used for -sharing content, like social media. So, instead of having to rely on a -single organization to run the server (e.g. Facebook), the fediverse is -a giant collection of servers across the world, owned by many people and -organizations. - -Take a look at this depiction of a federated network. Each server in -this photo is owned and run by different administrators/owners. -Federated networks are best explained as email servers: you have an -email account that exists on a server (e.g. Outlook), your friend has an -account on a different server (e.g. GMail), and another friend has an -account on a third server (e.g. ProtonMail). All three of you can talk -and communicate back and forth without having to be on the same server. -However, responsible email admins are there to set rules and control the -traffic going in/out of the server. - -#+caption: Federated services diagram -[[https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20210104-a-simple-guide-to-the-fediverse/federated-example.svg]] - -The main objective of this architecture is to decentralize the control -within the internet connections. For example, if you run your own -Mastodon instance, you and your users can't be censored or impacted in -any way by authorities of another Mastodon instance. Some users have -praised these features due to recent criticism of popular social media -websites that may be over-censoring their users. - -This strategy is great for making sure control of the social web isn't -controlled by a single organization, but it also has some downsides. If -I create a Mastodon instance and get a ton of users to sign up, I can -shut the server down at any time. That means you're at risk of losing -the content you've created unless you back it up, or the server backs it -up for you. Also, depending on the software used (e.g. Mastodon, -Pixelfed, etc.), censorship may still be an issue if the server admins -decide they want to censor their users. Now, censorship isn't always a -bad thing and can even benefit the community as a whole, but you'll want -to determine which servers align with your idea of proper censorship. - -However, these are risks that we take when we sign up for any online -platform. Whatever your reason is for trying out federated social -networks, they are part of the future of the internet. However, the -popularity of these services is still yet to be determined, especially -with the increased difficulty understanding and signing up for these -platforms. Perhaps increased regulation and litigation against current -social media sites will push more users into the fediverse. - -* Federated Alternatives to Popular Sites -The list below is a small guide that will show you federated -alternatives to current popular websites. There are many more out there, -so go and explore: you might just find the perfect home. - -** Reddit -- [[https://lemmy.ml/instances][Lemmy]] - -** Twitter/Facebook/Tumblr -- [[https://joinmastodon.org][Mastodon]] -- [[https://diasporafoundation.org][Diaspora]] -- [[https://friendi.ca][Friendica]] -- [[https://gnusocial.network][GNU Social]] -- [[https://pleroma.social][Pleroma]] - -** Instagram -- [[https://pixelfed.org][Pixelfed]] - -** Slack/Discord -- [[https://element.io][Matrix]] - -** Youtube/Vimeo -- [[https://joinpeertube.org][Peertube]] - -** Spotify/Soundcloud -- [[https://funkwhale.audio][Funkwhale]] - -** Podcasting -- [[https://pubcast.pub][Pubcast]] - -** Medium/Blogger -- [[https://writefreely.org][WriteFreely]] - -* Get Started -The best way to get started is to simply sign up and learn as you go. If -you're comfortable signing up through a Mastodon, Pleroma, or Friendica -server, here is [[https://fediverse.party/en/portal/servers][a list of -themed servers]] to choose from. If you're looking for something else, -try a web search for a federated alternative to your favorite sites. - -Find a server that focuses on your passions and start there! |