would it be simpler for people if we said "server" instead of "instance"? (programming.dev)

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or maybe some other terminology would be better? lots of people get confused when you ask them to choose an instance, sometimes I think even the word "proxy", "host", or "hub" is simpler

the specific terms aren't my point, just a discussion to see if we can come up with a better name

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[-] poVoq@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago

What you describe is catering to the marginal user: https://nothinghuman.substack.com/p/the-tyranny-of-the-marginal-user

Luckily the Fediverse doesn't have to grow at all costs and can aim for more long term goals.

[-] PupBiru@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

yes and no… we don’t have revenue goals, but we have goals for the fediverse and we have the social media critical mass problem: you have to hit a critical mass before you become indispensable… if people try the fediverse and there’s not enough content, they tend to just leave rather than stick with it

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