mastodon

In Part 1, we discussed the broad debate around the nature of Bluesky as it relates to openness, independence, and safety. But here's the thing: only dorks like me (and I guess you, if you read it) care about those aspects of social media. We may think, or wish, users cared more, but that isn't the state of play. Those Big Ideas are not the primary concern for social media users. They just want an enjoyable, informative experience surrounded by people they like.

What is the value of a social network? What is the value of a decentralized social network? And why is it that for some, the only acceptable and moral kind of technology is the kind nobody can own?