Bluesky was never an alternative. I don't say it isn't better than Twitter; it is. However, the only genuine alternative, as of now, remains the Fediverse and Mastodon.
And most people won't admit it because they're too lazy to go through the "server browser" procedure, which is literally two clicks.
We put no effort into things and expect better/different results? That's silly.
Excellent article: https://azhdarchid.com/delusions-of-a-protocol/
@sharan It's just hoping that people are slowly going to see that, the removal of content and being willing to give up user data to governments is not right.
The Fediverse is the better place for all.
I think it's important that people understand that Fediverse is not secure. On this platform it's not even that user data can be given to governments, but the way the protocols work here it's basically fed to them constantly.
A lot of people are surprised when they learn how little privacy there is here.
@sharan But the article is pretty off base. It seems to confuse the author's personal opinions with technological design, as if denying that an airplane can fly on account of it not being painted the color the person likes.
Yes, BlueSky is an alternative with a functional protocol that is working as a functional, technological and operational alternative everyday of the week.
From a technical standpoint BlueSky works. We can see it working. I really don't know why the author would try to say otherwise even if he doesn't like something personal with some of the people managing the project.
@volkris I completely agree on that. I'm not a security expert, I understand the basics.
However, when I say Bluesky is not the alternative, I am thinking from a technical standpoint, the same ones that are mentioned in the article I've posted