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would it be simpler for people if we said "server" instead of "instance"? (programming.dev)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Die4Ever@programming.dev to c/lemmy@lemmy.ml

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or maybe some other terminology would be better? lots of people get confused when you ask them to choose an instance, sometimes I think even the word "proxy", "host", or "hub" is simpler

the specific terms aren't my point, just a discussion to see if we can come up with a better name

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago

I'm not a fan of "portal" since that implies that there isn't much difference in which one you pick. For example, it doesn't really matter which Matrix server I create my account on, I'll have access to the same content.

A Lemmy instance is quite important to the experience since admins can hide certain types of content (word filters, instance blocking, etc), have different rules, etc.

When I think of "portal," I think of something like an ISP, web browser, messaging client, etc. They all connect to the same place, and outside of a few cosmetic differences, they essentially do the same thing.