blaineNov 17, 2022

A number of people have asked me if I think that governments should run Mastodon instances for citizens. There may be exceptions, but I don't think governments should be in this business, for a variety of reasons.

However, I do think that *Libraries* would be *amazing* hosts for public federated social media communities. Just sayin'.

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Show threadCreatrix TiaraNov 17, 2022

@blaine oh good lord who is suggesting nationalised Mastodon instances, that is a nightmare and a half

like if it's purely informational that's one thing but an unfettered Everyone In The Country Is In One Instance situation would be a mess

Show threadMartin DeanDec 22, 2022
@creatrixtiara @blaine eh? Nationalisation is good.
Though localities running servers would be municipalisation, better
Show threadCreatrix TiaraDec 22, 2022
@martinddean @blaine not for social media it's not. Just look at how the Malaysian government has come after bloggers and marginalised artists for """sedition""".
Show threadMartin Dean
@creatrixtiara @blaine what is nationalised in Malaysia?
Dec 22, 2022 at 12:59pmWeb
Show threadCreatrix TiaraDec 22, 2022
@martinddean @blaine is this a serious question