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This magazine is dedicated to discussions on the federated social networking ecosystem, which includes decentralized and open-source social media platforms. Whether you are a user, developer, or simply interested in the concept of decentralized social media, this is the place for you. Here you can share your knowledge, ask questions, and engage in discussions on topics such as the benefits and challenges of decentralized social media, new and existing federated platforms, and more. From the latest developments and trends to ethical considerations and the future of federated social media, this category covers a wide range of topics related to the Fediverse.

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Why did the #TwitterMigration fail? (blog.bloonface.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Bloonface@kbin.social to c/fediverse@kbin.social

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I’ve been using fediverse stuff (Mastodon and, most recently, Calckey – I’m just going to use “Mastodon” as shorthand here, purists can bite me) for over a year now, a…

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[–] topher@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

You're right, but it's not just most people on Mastodon. Most people don't understand or care about federation. I'm fairly tech savvy and I didn't know that until 15 minutes ago I could see kbin microblogs on Mastodon if I wanted. It's a feature that most tech-savvy users think is cool and 95% of normal people will find overly convoluted.

Most people just want to know where to follow Ariana Grande or Adam Schefter.