Post APocXkgwUZSgSAgUXw by crash@is.aaronbsmith.com
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 (DIR) Post #APocXkgwUZSgSAgUXw by crash@is.aaronbsmith.com
       2022-11-21T01:50:51Z
       
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       A good instance will occasionally close its registration for new members to settle in. To do otherwise can lead to runaway growth making it too hard to moderate.But some interests have historically only had one instance - scholar.social for academics, for example.Which is to say: If you feel able to manage a server mentally and financially, don't be afraid to do it. You aren't competing, you're providing more space and less pressure for specialized servers.
       
 (DIR) Post #APocY7noZBco894nx2 by crash@is.aaronbsmith.com
       2022-11-21T01:54:38Z
       
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       For the first time in a very long time (ever?), scholar.social isn't the only education instance.There should be multiple instances for every interest: Games, art, heck, there should be instances for each art form!I regret I've not the spoons to admin anything more than single-user. You might be the same, but if not, then please look into what's needed to run your own.... just don't use soapbox or pleroma. You will not attract the best of communities.