some previous names for cloud compute entities were "grid compute" and "utility computing". some veneer of old-school small fries still exist thank the stars but absolutely, more & more of the internet is powered by the hyperscalers. absolutely terrifying seeing the scales keep tilting heavier & heavier towards fewer & fewer options.

> absolutely terrifying seeing the scales keep tilting heavier & heavier towards fewer & fewer options

This is just not happening. Except apparently in the minds of many HNers who live in some bizarre alternate reality.

They are free to buy hardware and self host their website. It's not rocket science.