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Re:How Does Mastodon Work? by mattmanser on Monday August 06, 2018 @04:08AM (#17695895)
Is it not like an email server then? What happens when they decide shut down their mastodon server without warning?
Re:How Does Mastodon Work? by TuringTest on Monday August 06, 2018 @04:50AM (#17696056)
People can learn about service providers after they've been using the service for a while, when they understand how it works and what value it provides; it is then a good time to decide whether they want to migrate to a more stable or close provider.

The sign-up form during the first experience with the service is not the point to educate the newcomer about those issues, beyond maybe a friendly reminder of who is the one providing service to them at that point.

The sign-up process should be streamlined to make sure users arrive to a server that provides a good experience based on their interest; not on educating them about the technicalities of the service.