Is this thing really decentralised (as in e.g. IPFS) or just federated (like Mail/SMTP)? The website does not offer many details.
Friendica – A Decentralized Social Network
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Re: Friendica – A Decentralized Social Network
#12I did try to mention this before, with creating a Slack clone [0]. PHP and MySQL which is what this is written in are not very sexy but they're perfect for when you want the entire world to be able to use it. There's reasons why PHP has been so successful with WordPress and Facebook. [0]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16567271
> for when you want the entire world to be able to use it
True in 2004, today options are plentiful.
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#13There will be no company to be outraged at, when all of your data is siphoned... progress!
Yes there's a treasure trove just waiting to be mined and abused unfortunately.
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#14Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own bullshit that we fail to realize that the average Facebook user has no idea what "decentralized" means; nor cares that their personal data is being sold. This is another example of faux outrage that will pass with the next news cycle.
Another thing is that this will only appeal to people who are generally tech-minded and not the average joe who uses social media.
Most people who uses social media etc. doesn't want to download a lot of things, access should be fairly easy and painless without some sort of "guide", which is what I can see as the downfall for this "social network"
Re: Friendica – A Decentralized Social Network
#15I did try to mention this before, with creating a Slack clone [0]. PHP and MySQL which is what this is written in are not very sexy but they're perfect for when you want the entire world to be able to use it. There's reasons why PHP has been so successful with WordPress and Facebook. [0]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16567271
I love how you mention Facebook, yet Facebook moved away from traditionally PHP and made their own PHP engine and has a lot of native code in C++.
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#16Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own bullshit that we fail to realize that the average Facebook user has no idea what "decentralized" means; nor cares that their personal data is being sold. This is another example of faux outrage that will pass with the next news cycle.
"No one cares that their personal data is being sold" is a HN talking point. A lot of people care.
Example: In the EU so many people care that legistators are taking measures to protect the people.
Perhaps it's just the people around you that don't care...?
Re: Friendica – A Decentralized Social Network
#17Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own bullshit that we fail to realize that the average Facebook user has no idea what "decentralized" means; nor cares that their personal data is being sold. This is another example of faux outrage that will pass with the next news cycle.
A whole new spin on a databreach/dataselling : Don't worry, we just decentralized your data!
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#18PHP and MySQL...
Re: Friendica – A Decentralized Social Network
#19Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own bullshit that we fail to realize that the average Facebook user has no idea what "decentralized" means; nor cares that their personal data is being sold. This is another example of faux outrage that will pass with the next news cycle.
Another thing is that this will only appeal to people who are generally tech-minded and not the average joe who uses social media. Most people who uses social media etc. doesn't want to download a lot of things, access should be fairly easy and painless without some sort of "guide", which is what I can see as the downfall for this "social network"
When I nuked my Facebook account I didn't bother finding a replacement.
The harder problem (for me) to solve is how to build up weak ties outside of social media.
Re: Friendica – A Decentralized Social Network
#20Is this thing really decentralised (as in e.g. IPFS) or just federated (like Mail/SMTP)? The website does not offer many details.
Federation is a form of decentralization.
What you're looking for is federated vs peer-to-peer decentralization.
Friendi.ca is federated and decentralized.