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submitted 2 years ago by gribodyr@lemmy.ml to c/lemmy@lemmy.ml

Hey guys,

Do you think it makes sense to create a service which allows users to spawn and host their own instances of Lemmy?

I understand that Lemmy is about distributed communities and Fediverse, but I am also thinking that we could increase adoption if we allow non tech-savvy communities to join in.

What are your thoughts?

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[-] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 9 points 2 years ago

its inevitable. just like wordpress sites. but the fediverse is still young. its going to take some time to work out the mod tooling, domain handling, etc.

i know lots of people get all butthurt about csam and piracy, but its just moderation like any other forum.

[-] gribodyr@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Could you elaborate on domain handling?

[-] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 4 points 2 years ago

the hostname+domain to use for the instance. would require registration (if not a using an already registered subdomain) and associated certificates. impossible to change once you start federating... like a house street address.

[-] SheeEttin@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Sure. What's your plan for moderating content like piracy, death threats, CSAM, and terrorism?

[-] lemann@lemmy.one 6 points 2 years ago

For all of the above, except 🏴‍☠️🚢

[-] gribodyr@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Why are you so salty?

Good questions you are asking. If I were to think out loud, I’d say this would require some kind of global moderation.

[-] SheeEttin@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Hmm. I'm not sure what the advantage would be over just creating communities on existing instances, then, if someone else is still going to be the admin.

[-] gribodyr@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

One real-life community may need several Lemmy communities as per each topic.

[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Then make several lemmy communities on an existing instance.

[-] muddybulldog@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

There’s already at least one company doing it (based on a quick Google search).

[-] gribodyr@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago
[-] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

I'm sure a quick search of your choice would get you there.

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