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Just a thought: Fediverse is different

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By dave , 4 August 2025

Originally written on 20250228

Unlike the mainstream social media, the Fediverse - and its array of ActivityPub-supporting web services - doesn't care if you're there. It's a place where the only ones who benefit from your presence are those who want to interact with you. There are no other shareholders.

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