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 threadi.grok

@ahriboy @atomicpoet @DarcMoughty @fediversenews wow, who is/where are they doing that?!

Maybe they're aware it's all hype and are tired of customers pushing for it, so they're trying to price it out of the market? Lol, if only...

Apr 18, 2023 at 1:29pmWeb
Show threadGreenDotGuyApr 18, 2023

@igrok there *is* a lot of hype, but there's also a legitimate reason we need it. What's going on is that the telcos are pitching us 'faster amazing new stuff' and pitching policymakers on 'transformative information economy enablement' which are both bullshit.

The truth isn't that I need 400mbps to my phone, car, or IoT things; a few Mbps is enough for all those things to work just fine. It's the telcos that need to be able to support all the smartphones, cars with telemetry, IoT street lights, etc. without throttling everyone.