Tom DeeNov 8, 2022

I just asked my communications and IT colleagues at #Stanford to consider hosting a #Mastodon server for our University community (as MIT has already done: mastodon.mit.edu).

Such institutional sponsorships (e.g., higher ed, academic associations, etc.) seem like a compelling & sustainable equilibrium for the #TwitterMigration. I also think organizations that do so would benefit in several ways without meaningful new risks.
#OpenSource #fediverse #Twitter #EconTwitter #Economics

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@tdee I worry about public universities creating instances on which faculty, staff, and students might all become subject to undue pressure from hostile state legislators and others. #AcademicFreedom
Nov 8, 2022 at 4:38pmWeb
Show threadTom DeeNov 8, 2022
@dambaras Sadly, I think you are right about the potential issues unique to public universities in the current climate. This is why I think independent academic associations (& other non-profits) should also consider sponsoring instances.