Here I asked it to explain the Fediverse in an ADHD-friendly way. The explanation is a bit too simplified for my taste but it covers all important aspects:
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Whatβs Fediverse? π Itβs a big, friendly neighborhood of social networks. Think of it as many houses (sites) on the same street.
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Different sites, but connected: π Like sending an Instagram message to a Twitter user. Different sites in the Fediverse can chat, post, and share with each other!
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Youβre in Control: πΉοΈ You pick your site, you control your data. If you donβt like one, you can switch but still keep your friends.
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Open Source: π The software is open source. Think of it like a recipe anyone can use or modify. So new cool features can pop up from anywhere!
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Variety of Platforms: π¨ Thereβs Mastodon for tweets, PeerTube for videos, Pixelfed for photos, and more. Choose your own adventure!
Remember: The Fediverse is like a big party π where everyoneβs invited, and you get to pick which room you hang out in!