Because they wanted to use a protocol created by a monolithic tech giant that was explicitly designed to feature algorithmic feeds and interaction monitoring (read: monetization).
Facebook was actually (IMO) quite good when it came out, you could keep up with friends and family far away and more. I'd love a non-profit, european thing like that, but few people would use it I guess.
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critical@reddthat.com · 3 pts · 163d
Why not use Activity pub?
j4yc33@piefed.social · 3 pts · 163d
Because they wanted to use a protocol created by a monolithic tech giant that was explicitly designed to feature algorithmic feeds and interaction monitoring (read: monetization).
outofthisworld@lemmy.org · 0 pts · 163d
In general or for federation?
Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 163d
Facebook was actually (IMO) quite good when it came out, you could keep up with friends and family far away and more. I'd love a non-profit, european thing like that, but few people would use it I guess.
outofthisworld@lemmy.org · 0 pts · 163d
MySpace was the best!