cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13519639

Provider-Exclusive: “There is only the app of my provider.”

Provider-Centric: “There exist other apps, but the one I’m using is the main one.”

Service-Centric: “There is no main one and I’m trying to use the one that fits my ideal the best.”

Protocol/Ecosystem-Centric: “There exist other protocols/ecosystems, but mine is the main one.”

Fediverse-Principle: “There is no main one and I’m trying to use the one that fits my idea of an open ecosystem the best.”

Current state of different web2 apps:

  • JohnnyCanuckEnglish
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    8 months ago

    That’s why the lines aren’t solid in the fediverse. They’re greyed out because they may or may not exist. (that’s my take anyway)