What if we called instances providers? (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Irelephant@lemm.ee to c/fediverse@lemmy.world

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It would tie in better with the email analogy, and it could show that they all just provide access to the same network.

What do you think?

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[-] TokenEffort@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 years ago

I think instance is okay as a term, but defining it as a provider could be helpful. I don't think the fediverse is that complicated anyway, it could be summarized in a paragraph for a baby

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