Re:What do you want in a new social network?
by asdkhadsj on Tuesday September 24, 2019 @10:31AM
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Distributed / self hosted. Information pattern like Git or Scuttlebutt. UX abstracted enough that the underlying infrastructure is never exposed to non-tech savvy users. Optionally ephemeral[1]. No dark patterns.
Also, I don't think I want a social network about humans lives, ala Facebook. I want a social network that is constructive. I want a social network that is about storing information, learning, discussing, growing together, etc. With the attributes I mentioned above.
[1]: I recognize that in almost any distributed system data inherently can't be truly ephemeral. Yet, I think there's a meaningful distinction between the system ensuring everything you ever say or do is recorded forever, vs just not caring to keep anything labeled as "ephemeral" past a month or w/e.
Also, I don't think I want a social network about humans lives, ala Facebook. I want a social network that is constructive. I want a social network that is about storing information, learning, discussing, growing together, etc. With the attributes I mentioned above.
[1]: I recognize that in almost any distributed system data inherently can't be truly ephemeral. Yet, I think there's a meaningful distinction between the system ensuring everything you ever say or do is recorded forever, vs just not caring to keep anything labeled as "ephemeral" past a month or w/e.