For some tech nerds, the X-odus is not something to mourn, but could herald the era of decentralised social networks they have been dreaming of known as the “Fediverse”.

Advocates of the “Fediverse” argue that there should be one account for any social media network in the same way that Gmail accounts can email any email addresses, or mobile numbers call users on any other network.

In walling off social networks so users can’t leave, the platform has the power. Instead, newer social networks including Bluesky are being built on “ecosystems” that enable them to interconnect.

No one knows what will happen to X, with predictions ranging from collapse, to flipping to an anti-Trump platform if Musk and the president lock horns, to becoming a training ground for Musk’s xAI venture. AI could gobble up social media, and xAI is valued at $40bn – almost the price Musk paid for Twitter.

And maybe not even that much ‘fun’ as it landed as a cat3 rather then 5, so might be bad but not horrific. Also valid point on being prepared. The ultimate preppers, who follow orders, and have a plan even if it doesn’t last.

People are doing work to figure out how bad the famine will be..

4 fingers?

Interesting! Any list of good TUI games on Linux?