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What should I look for when I’m choosing an instance? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 years ago by rosa666parks@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I have accounts on three instances but I’m unsure which one should be my main account.

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[–] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago

IMO the point of a distributed network isn't convenience or unbridled free speech, but freedom of choice. Not only are there hundreds of instances to choose from, but anyone can run their own instance however they like, including you. If you host your own then you alone hold the ban button.