{"p":"","h":{"iv":"ROXSYW+cfvEbFHu5","at":"ocxplSQjdRC3tXEtB/9/wg=="}}

If Meta is really working on a new ActivityPub-powered social network, I see it as a very positive signal overall--my personal feelings towards Meta notwithstanding. For one, it's validation for our entire ecosystem from the biggest player. It also tells me that they don't see themselves as strong enough to keep users locked inside their walled garden anymore. It means the tide is really turning for interoperable social media, and that's always been the goal.

148
Share
Share on Mastodon
Share on Twitter
Share on Facebook
Share on Linkedin
mike805

@Gargron the interesting question is, what comes after advertising? People are increasingly rejecting it, and you cannot have free speech on an ad-supported site.

0
1y
Hahahagida

@Gargron I have been here for a month now, had this page on Hatebook/Metahate for 8-9 years, my personal account for 16 years or so ... sick of FB/Meta by now. That is why I am here 😄

0
1y
Willow

@Gargron
Even if they don't end up trying EEE, I'm still worried about data collection... I certainly won't be approving any follow requests from users on there; I don't want my posts being sent to Facebook.

0
1y
Hisham

@Gargron just don't ever forget what happened to XMPP and the dreaded three words: embrace, extend, extinguish

0
1y
Keith Kerr 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇮🇪🇺🇦

@Gargron

Let's not forget Microsoft's "embrace, extend, extinguish" business model, which could be employed by Facebook here.

By adopting and using the standard, Facebook can drive its evolution. Everybody else plays catch-up and is always behind.

Facebook doesn't have to join the fediverse. If Facebook is forced join the fediverse (government regulations) or decides to join, Facebook will be the only platform always up to date.

Etc., etc.

0
1y
Bluszcz

@Gargron so what? they were federated years ago with XMPP to boost popularity and finally after achieving goal they did disconnect. dreams are good ;P

0
1y
MEActNOW

@Gargron I've been using www.spoutible.com 🐳 and am loving it. It's a much easier transition from Twitter, especially for those with #Mecfs and #LongCovid #BrainFog - it's been in beta since February 1st and is rolling!
I hope people don't go to another VC FUNDED PLATFORM like Meta. I won't join a Zuckerberg alternative for twitter.

0
1y
Mad Sci 🔭

@Gargron
Wish I shared your optimism.

Meta are E.E.E. to the extreme. Any innovation that gains traction in any social media platform is immediately cloned by Meta to stamp out the pesky competition before it can get a toehold.

That’s all AP is to them, pesky competition that needs to be wiped out.

0
1y
Replies