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Why is Thread’s plan to use the same decentralized protocol (ActivityPub) as Mastodon a “clear victory for our cause,” according to the founder / CEO of Mastodon?
A few of the answers given:
A server you are not signed up with and logged into cannot get your private data or track you across the web.
Unless you use Threads, you will not see any ads from Threads.
even if Threads abandoned ActivityPub down the line, where we would end up is exactly where we are now
Even if you follow or send a message to a Threads user from your Mastodon account, Threads will not be able to collect any of your private information except the message you sent.
It’s worth reading, even if seeing Meta getting ready to plug millions of users into the fediverse has you a bit worried about the future of other Twitter alternatives.
[Mastodon Blog]
