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Re:FBI obtains Kolektiva.social database while executing war... by chongli on Saturday July 01, 2023 @03:19PM (#36553976)
Don’t they also have moderators? People to enforce the rules? Plus an administrator who owns the server and can even remove moderators? That’s a hierarchy.
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Re:FBI obtains Kolektiva.social database while executing war... by briantakita on Saturday July 01, 2023 @11:04PM (#36557812)
It's just a server, not governance over their collective. Ideally they had backups or people owned their own data on a DHT or Blockchain. Otherwise the administrator has custody over the data...similar to a bank having custody over funds. My understanding is if someone breaks the trust, the victims would have a way to settle grievances...probably through a fine or some other financial means.
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