Well if it isn't cryptocurrency spam coming from the biggest, open instance on the #Fediverse. 👀
I wonder if this is at all related to challenges with moderating an instance of checks notes 200k active accounts? Or with moderating new accounts on the only instance actively promoted in the official apps? :thinking_rotate:
Thankfully we can always defederate! What's that? It's the biggest instance so there are real concerns about a lot of people losing connections? Whodda thunk it!
It seems there might be a misunderstanding about the concept of decentralization initially.
The most significant difference between decentralized and centralized systems is that the former doesn't rely on a central server to store user data and personal information; control is in the user's hands. Essentially, you can think of your device as your own server, inaccessible to anyone else. Some decentralized networks or apps, like Damus and WireMin, don't even collect user data when creating an account. These apps offer a great opportunity to experience the decentralized network.
You mentioned, "There are servers on here which have been around for years without incident." I'm not sure if you're referring to all Web 2.0 social media platforms never experiencing any incidents or specifically to Calckey, so I'll respond to both interpretations.
Within the Web 2.0 social media realm, Facebook could serve as an example. They collect a significant amount of user data and utilize it for commercial profit. Data leaks are commonplace in the Web 2.0 network.
As for Calckey or Mastodon, I enjoy using them both. They are fantastic platforms for #freedomofexpression. While federated platforms like it generally offer better privacy than centralized ones, user data could still be at risk if an instance's server is compromised. This could potentially expose user data to unauthorized parties. As we are seeing them every news. Literally happens every single day.
(There is another potential risk🤔If a server accumulates a large number of registered or active users, the server's owner has the ability to sell the entire server. Unless you have complete trust in this owner, there's no way to prevent such an event. Furthermore, the owner has the option to sell user data, which includes email addresses gathered during registration.)
Overall, it's all about understanding the trade-offs. Decentralized networks might not be perfect, but they sure do give us more control over our data, and censorship-resistant and that's a step in the right direction.
In #Uganda , people have long been savvy on social media, but now they’re mobilising in online “exhibitions”. First it was the state of the #roads now it’s #health . When physical protests are banned, and other things are difficult, it’s impressive. And the government now seems to be scrambling to stop it #eastAfrica#Africa#citizens#freedomofexpression#protests