Notices by Johannes Ernst (j12t@j12t.social)

So #bluesky is raising more money, according to Business Insider.

They say valuation is around $700m, which at, say, 10m MAU values them at $70/user. Which is about in the commercial social media platform ballpark.

It also means that every one of you/us with a Bluesky account is expected to make at least $70 in profit for the company.

https://www.businessinsider.com/x-competitor-bluesky-valuation-new-funding-round-2025-1

@silverpill no mention of feditest.org?

@damon Your point is a different point than the one I try to make in a very short post.

Your point: use different software.
My point: choose an instance, not software.

@ShadSterling @damon I think we need to get to the point where each instance operator communicates directly with their prospective user where their prospective users are likely going to hang out. Say: libraries for instances focused on literature, or furry conferences for instances focused on furries. Avenues through something like joinmastodon.org (which are software-focused) should be secondary at best.

@ShadSterling @damon We need to get to identities that aren't tethered to particular instances. Various approaches have been discussed, all more or less valid IMHO, we just need to get them implemented.

Then, if you can log into @ShadSterling with myself@shadsterling.com or shadsterling@myidprovider.com, is your concern still valid?