@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:

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@thelsim

Some people call me by my username ("reiver") when they meet me in person.

To me, it is as much my name as my given-names are.

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When I consider signing up for a new platform β€” if my preferred username isn't available, I often won't join.

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Which never used to be a problem β€” as it is an obscure English word using its archaic spelling β€”

But, there are a lot more people on the Internet now, than there were two or more decades ago. So sometimes it gets taken by someone else.

@hitmyspot

It is all automatic.

You maintain the same relationship after the move.

If you just followed them, but they didn't follow you β€” that continues after the move.

If they just followed you, but you didn't follow them β€” that continues after the move.

If you followed each other β€” that continues after the move.

It is all automatic.

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As a user, if someone who follows you moves their account, you see that as a new follow in your notifications.

@Euraru

Yes β€” assuming it is safe β€” I have a family to support and care for (so have to think of them, too).

I want to see what's there β€” and see it first hand for myself.

Similar reason why I travel to different parts of the world to see things.

I think this is more than just curiosity.

@Bicyclejohn

It depends on what you mean by "replace".

The Fediverse may cause centralized social-media networks to join the Fediverse.

There are some hints of that happening now.

Facebook / Meta has created a new social-media network that is part of the Fediverse.

Tumblr and Flickr are said to be joining the Fediverse.

So, some "popular social media" may become one with the Fediverse.