Post 9fhQitCU7KbJYKWt7o by hawaii@mastodon.technology
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 (DIR) Post #9fhQisxb0gguo9Yzuy by smays@mastodon.technology
       2019-02-10T17:08:48Z
       
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       Just saw a reference to Mastodon instance "gone forever." Hadn't occurred to me that not all instances 'make it.' Obvious once I think about it.I'm guessing the most obvious reason would be not enough people signing up for that instance to make it an interesting place to be. Or the admin can no longer keep it going?Would be interesting to know what the smallest (number of users) instance is.
       
 (DIR) Post #9fhQitCU7KbJYKWt7o by hawaii@mastodon.technology
       2019-02-10T17:12:55Z
       
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       @smays There are a great many one-user instances, as some people want to host their own content. It is a tricky balance to find an instance with enough people to be interesting (or to be sustainable with donations), but not so many so as to be a disaster moderation-wise!
       
 (DIR) Post #9fhQitQfGbwYGJADE8 by smays@mastodon.technology
       2019-02-10T17:17:09Z
       
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       @hawaii "one-user instances"Well, that never occurred to me. What might be some of the reasons for wanting to "host their own content?"Most of what I see here (including my stuff) seems... disposable?