Post by @djwfyi@fosstodon.org

2026-10-19 19:20 UTC

I&#39;m quite happy on Fosstodon. However, for a long time it was my backup account. I&#39;m not looking to switch away from Fosstodon, but I do feel the urge to have an alt account I can use should the random need arise. What say you, Fediverse? What servers should I look at? I did entertain hosting my own GTS instance on my own domain, but the fact is I have no interest in being a Linux server admin. So that&#39;s out.

Replies (5)

@jcbiz@hachyderm.io 2026-10-19 19:22

@djwfyi@fosstodon.org Considered micro.blog with ActivityPub? I’m sure @manton would be well placed to advise! #fediverse #posse #syndication #federation

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@snacktraces@hachyderm.io 2026-10-19 19:31

@djwfyi@fosstodon.org I have had a decent time here at hachyderm dot io

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@linuxfiend@gts.linuxfiend.net 2026-10-19 19:50

@djwfyi@fosstodon.org For anyone reading this that is interested in running GoToSocial, I'll just say that it is super easy.

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@millardjk@mastodon.social 2026-10-19 20:51

@djwfyi@fosstodon.org I didn’t have a backup before, and after having to move in a quick pace, I did just that: move. No fallback account. Still haven’t changed; I’m not sure what value a fallback account in a different instance provides.

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@airikr@mst-gts.airikr.me 2026-10-19 23:11

@djwfyi@fosstodon.org Keep being active on Fosstodon until you feel you feel comfortable being a Linux server admin. Keep things simple.

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