#MastodonOnTheMove Dec 9, 2022
@TexasObserver @TucsonSentinel @restofworld Create Mastodon Instances
We've entered a new stage in the evolution of Mastodon social media. Trailblazing media organizations are creating their own instances–something impossible on other social media platforms.
Recently publications like @RollingStone, @ProPublica and @sfgate established official accounts, now a few pioneers are taking the next step.
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#twittermigration #media #instance
@mastodonmigration @TexasObserver @TucsonSentinel @restofworld @RollingStone @ProPublica @sfgate
This is no case of early adopters suffer the consequences. #mastodon is sufficiently mature to demonstrate that independence is an attribute upon which trust is built.
Smart agencies see this as a way of engaging their 'real' audience in an undiluted, uncontaminated manner.
Micropayments is a possibility. Viewing the full contents for fractions of pennies might power free enterprise in news.
@dumbo @mastodonmigration @TexasObserver @restofworld @RollingStone @ProPublica @sfgate
Micropayments have been tried in the news business multiple times over the last 30 years. Over and over and over. Haven't worked once.
@dumbo @mastodonmigration @TexasObserver @restofworld @RollingStone @ProPublica @sfgate
Experienced local professional reporters can't feed their families with fractions of pennies from tiny instances.
@TucsonSentinel @mastodonmigration @TexasObserver @restofworld @RollingStone @ProPublica @sfgate sure. That was then. This is #mastodon. Seems like things are evolving… sharing costs is a theme with tiny instance operators. Why not with excellent journalism in the #Fediverse ? I like where the #community is going. On the other hand I’m often wrong. Something else then?