ActivityPub, the protocol that powers the fediverse (including Mastodon – same caveats as the first two times, will be used interchangeably, deal with it) is not private. It is not even semi-…
While it’s true that achieving complete privacy on the internet can be difficult, discussions around privacy in the Fediverse serve as a reminder that users value their data protection. Interestingly, many people express concerns about privacy issues in mainstream apps like Instagram, or the new Threads app, yet they might overlook similar concerns on the Fediverse. It’s essential for users to be consistent in their expectations of privacy, regardless of the platform they use.
The internet isn’t private by design. There are a limited scope of steps you can take to enable “privacy.” But this is a pointless article.
While it’s true that achieving complete privacy on the internet can be difficult, discussions around privacy in the Fediverse serve as a reminder that users value their data protection. Interestingly, many people express concerns about privacy issues in mainstream apps like Instagram, or the new Threads app, yet they might overlook similar concerns on the Fediverse. It’s essential for users to be consistent in their expectations of privacy, regardless of the platform they use.