Chris TrottierApr 17, 2023

Dear journalists, please stop referring to Mastodon as “Web3”.

While Mastodon is decentralized, it doesn’t utilize blockchain or token-based economics.

While you may believe this buzzword makes you sound smart to readers, it really just generates confusion.

https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2023/04/social-networks-face-the-wisdom-of-crowds/

@fediversenews

Social networks face the wisdom of crowds

Web3 promises a new world of social media where you are the boss. The problem? You are now the boss.

Show threadGreenDotGuyApr 17, 2023
@atomicpoet @fediversenews posted from my phone, which says '5G' in the signal bar, but is using what is essentially 4G for data and entirely 4G for operational network functions.
Show threadAhri Boy (archived)Apr 17, 2023
@DarcMoughty @atomicpoet @[email protected] 5G has serious problems, and only few people use it. Just stick to 4G for now. Rural areas will stick to 4G as only urban areas have 5G masts.
Show threadi.grokApr 18, 2023

@ahriboy @atomicpoet @DarcMoughty @fediversenews I think it would be better to say it would be a waste of money to go out of your way to upgrade your hardware for 5G

Actually avoiding it when you have the hardware for it is just pain for no reason (it's fine when you have it, it's just useless)

Show threadAhri Boy (archived)Apr 18, 2023
@igrok @atomicpoet @DarcMoughty @[email protected] 5G plans are absolutely expensive. I watched the Mrwhosetheboss video again and I stayed with 4G.
Show threadGreenDotGuy

@ahriboy Interesting, I didn't even know some providers were charging more for it. My plan doesn't have a 5G tier, you just pay your bill and get whatever service & signal your device can use best.

It's sort of silly to charge customers for 5G; the marginal cost of people using it should be significantly lower than 4G. I'm guessing providers charging more for it are riding the hype wave to soak as much money up from people who think they need it, when it's actually the telco companies that need people to switch over.

Apr 18, 2023 at 1:22pmWeb