179Could be today could be next year c/programmerhumor · by suavelizard@sh.itjust.works · 3y · 11 comments
on Does federation need a rethink? · c/lemmy · 0 pts · 3yWhich doesn't work seamlessly. You have to create a new account and re-subscribe. Lemmy needs to decouple accounts from instances so you have the freedom of movement.
on is choosing the instance matter? what if i wanted to switch to another server or something · c/lemmyworld · 3 pts · 3yHaving easy migration between instances seems like table stakes since the ownership model means that any instance can prevent you from accessing another if they drop federation
Isn't it open sign-up?
Which doesn't work seamlessly. You have to create a new account and re-subscribe.
Lemmy needs to decouple accounts from instances so you have the freedom of movement.
Having easy migration between instances seems like table stakes since the ownership model means that any instance can prevent you from accessing another if they drop federation