Anuj AhoojaMy endgame is not Mastodon.
My endgame is not Threads.
My endgame is not Bluesky.
My endgame is finding communities across platforms, and eventually following them all on one that works best for me.
Kaito@quillmatiq Some things to consider:
Bluesky received millions in VC funding. It's not insurmountable, but they're going to want to make that back. Bluesky is a public benefit LLC, so they're supposed to be sustainable and responsible, but still for profit.
Threads is owned by trillion-dollar Meta. 😳
Mastodon gGmbH is a non-profit from Germany.
These organizations stand between you and the people you want to connect with, so their relative power dynamics may be worthy of your consideration.
@kai I'm not here to force folks to use a specific service if one serves their needs. If my friend finds comfort in a specific platform, my aim is to keep up and communicate with them, not force them into a place they feel uncomfortable.
There are many pros and cons to these platforms, and I can find faults with their alternatives, too. The only thing a social media platform is sure to do is eventually disappoint you. At some point in the future, I'll likely self-host.
Slash909uk@quillmatiq @kai as has been said before, I suggest that the most important technical feature is to be able to leave one service and move to another. Avoid those who try to lock you in!
Maybe consider the power dynamics in this light?
Maybe consider the power dynamics in this light?