I really don't like the idea of topic-specific instances being the standard way to handle group discussions in Mastodon. I don't want to juggle 15 different identities and 15 different sets of credentials just because I'm interested in 15 different things. Early adopters may put up with that kind of hassle, but a mass audience never will. And having to set up and maintain a whole instance just to host a group means that few groups will ever be formed.
I feel like there has to be a better way.
@jalefkowit @GinnyMcQueen this is a very relevant thread to the flyer you're working on.
Some good thoughts and commentary.
@KemoNine @jalefkowit I mean, not really. Groups are a whole other subject. Our instance isn't subject specific.
I'm already waiting for a better CW/NSFW situation, whitelisting, instance-only posts, and all sorts of other stuff. I'm sure groups are in the list of things being worked on as well.
@GinnyMcQueen @KemoNine Also be sure to see eylul's description on the OP. It might help with explanations on how federation works.