PLEASE BOOST

This insightful article should be read by every regular user of any #Fediverse platform.

Via #LionelDricot, developer and #SciFi writer, @ploum

"How to Kill a Decentralised Network (such as the #Fediverse)"

In his blog, he shows from his own experience how #Google and #Micosoft first embraced new FOSS protocols (like #ActivityPub), then extended it, finally deserted it leaving it languishing in a niche.

Also: #META's intentions in a leaked e-mail.
https://ploum.net/2023-06-23-how-to-kill-decentralised-networks.html

How to Kill a Decentralised Network (such as the Fediverse)

How to Kill a Decentralised Network (such as the Fediverse) par Ploum - Lionel Dricot.

@HistoPol @ploum It is very telling that Meta sees no incongruity in asking for ‘off the record’ discussions about links with the Fediverse. Secrecy is the absolute opposite of the values of open systems.