“Middleware” is an idea whose time has come.

Article emphasizes the concept of “middleware”. BlueSky inevitably gets more attention than the “Mastodon protocol” but there are some decent theoretical observations.

  • absquatulate@lemmy.worldEnglish
    141·
    2 days ago

    Decentralized platforms based on open protocols, such as Mastodon and Bluesky, have been designed from the ground up to prioritize user choice and agency—without needing permission from a corporate gatekeeper. This is most apparent on Bluesky

    Tells you that you can take your social media back from big tech then casually recommends Bluesky. Gimme a break.

    Also if you want your news free of the constant noise of social media, RSS still exists and it’s still beautiful.

    • JubilantJaguar@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      8·
      2 days ago

      Tells you that you can take your social media back from big tech then casually recommends Bluesky. Gimme a break.

      I generally agree but I still feel it’s important to keep some perspective. Bluesky is not the solution but it’s definitely progress compared to existing corporate platforms (because it has real fundamental differences - several articles posted here went into detail about this).

      IMO the best argument against Bluesky is that it will suck up the oxygen for other, better, solutions. That’s a fair theory but it seems to me that there’s plenty of market share to go round right now. Everyone is still on the evil corporate platforms.

      RSS still exists and it’s still beautiful.

      Agree, I use it every day.