Post by 棘
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Roni Laukkarinen(@rolle@mementomori.social) says:
For some, joining Mastodon might seem risky because "the server could shut down at any time" or because it's managed by a single administrator. While these concerns are understandable, Mastodon has far more safeguards in place compared to centralized platforms:
1. Admins are typically experienced sysadmins with a strong passion for server management.
2. It's generally recommended to have multiple admins (we have four).
3. Many servers have financial plans in place, such as donation systems. We have my company backing things up.
4. Infrastructure is often cost-effective, keeping operating costs low.
A few additional points to consider:
1. No server - or anything in life - is immortal. That's exactly why I chose the name mementomori.social (the stoic phrase "memento mori" means "remember death").
2. Web services come and go, but longevity is possible. My first website has been online continuously for 27 years (since 1998). While I've migrated servers a few times, the site itself has never gone offline. It will most likely happen after I pass away, but I hope my descendants keep it online.
Unlike centralized platforms - especially newer ones - that rely on user growth and profitability, investors can pull the plug at any time.
The decentralized Fediverse operates differently: sysadmins are committed to keeping their servers online and do so out of dedication, not for monetary gain.
#MastoAdmin #Mastodon #Fediverse #Decentralization #OpenWeb #SocialWeb #SocialMedia
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Roni Laukkarinen(@rolle@mementomori.social) says:
For some, joining Mastodon might seem risky because "the server could shut down at any time" or because it's managed by a single administrator. While these concerns are understandable, Mastodon has far more safeguards in place compared to centralized platforms:
1. Admins are typically experienced sysadmins with a strong passion for server management.
2. It's generally recommended to have multiple admins (we have four).
3. Many servers have financial plans in place, such as donation systems. We have my company backing things up.
4. Infrastructure is often cost-effective, keeping operating costs low.
A few additional points to consider:
1. No server - or anything in life - is immortal. That's exactly why I chose the name mementomori.social (the stoic phrase "memento mori" means "remember death").
2. Web services come and go, but longevity is possible. My first website has been online continuously for 27 years (since 1998). While I've migrated servers a few times, the site itself has never gone offline. It will most likely happen after I pass away, but I hope my descendants keep it online.
Unlike centralized platforms - especially newer ones - that rely on user growth and profitability, investors can pull the plug at any time.
The decentralized Fediverse operates differently: sysadmins are committed to keeping their servers online and do so out of dedication, not for monetary gain.
#MastoAdmin #Mastodon #Fediverse #Decentralization #OpenWeb #SocialWeb #SocialMedia
Post by 棘
《一只孤独航行的船》
文/莱蒙托夫 柴静译
一只船孤独地航行在海上，
它既不寻求幸福，
也不逃避幸福，
它只是向前航行，
底下是沉静碧蓝的大海，
而头顶是金色的太阳。
将要直面的，
与已成过往的，
较之深埋于它内心的
皆为微沫。 #回家路上
《一只孤独航行的船》
文/莱蒙托夫 柴静译
一只船孤独地航行在海上，
它既不寻求幸福，
也不逃避幸福，
它只是向前航行，
底下是沉静碧蓝的大海，
而头顶是金色的太阳。
将要直面的，
与已成过往的，
较之深埋于它内心的
皆为微沫。 #回家路上
Post by 棘
几年前读荀子的《天论》，给我的一个印象就是思想太实用主义，看到天/自然就想利用它干什么什么事情。而不是着力探索于它的深层原理。一度加深我对古人实用主义的刻板印象。
今早了解孔子，孟子，庄子，老子对天的看法，发现荀子的思想还是具有先进性的。前人把天当做一种力量，一种需要敬畏的德行，一种无力阻挡的自然，荀子把这天人分离开来，强调人的主观能动性。(类似我命由我不由天)
还是有进步的。(仅仅在命理学上而言。)
几年前读荀子的《天论》，给我的一个印象就是思想太实用主义，看到天/自然就想利用它干什么什么事情。而不是着力探索于它的深层原理。一度加深我对古人实用主义的刻板印象。
今早了解孔子，孟子，庄子，老子对天的看法，发现荀子的思想还是具有先进性的。前人把天当做一种力量，一种需要敬畏的德行，一种无力阻挡的自然，荀子把这天人分离开来，强调人的主观能动性。(类似我命由我不由天)
还是有进步的。(仅仅在命理学上而言。)
