1 Topic by librecat

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Topic: Thoughts on self-hosting and public services

Today, i want to share my realization from reading this message by dragoncat in irc.

05:59 <DragonCat> hmm, never mind, actually it just keeps disconnecting and reconnecting me every minute, disregard lol - it's probably just an issue with the SourceHut server/IRC bouncer service - got to look at replacing that with my own self-run IRC like in the old days soon

I also tend to find myself replacing selfhosted services with public ones. And I have realized that this is an antipattern for me because i realized that there is always a trade-off when you use a public service instead of a selfhostted one. This has made me motivated to selfhost alot more and pay the time and money to do so because if i dont pay the selfhosting tax which is predictable i will get unpredictable results from public services and selfhosting well is the most proper way anyway

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Re: Thoughts on self-hosting and public services

These days self-hosting might be quiet tough: https://vulpinecitrus.info/blog/one-in- … -scrapers/

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Re: Thoughts on self-hosting and public services

Self-hosting can and should be foremost done in the local network. Hosting something aside from a plain mail-server is beyond anything to be recommended. The "internet" itself is damaged beyond repair and should be getting a clear rework from the ground - especially pointing on the situation with scraper-bots.

Human being in favor with clear principles and so also for freedom in soft- and hardware!

Certainly anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices: For a life of every being full with peace and kindness, including diversity and freedom. Capitalism is destroying our minds, the planet itself and the universe in the end!