Hey there! I wanted to share some interesting news I came across from @alexeheath@mastodon.social. It seems like #Meta has decided to postpone the integration of #ActivityPub for #Threads. So, it looks like federation within the next three months might not be happening after all.

Now, I have a strong belief that ActivityPub is still part of their plans. I mean, why else would a Meta employee join the W3C working group for ActivityPub, right?

However, I can't help but put on my strategist hat and express my opinion that postponing ActivityPub integration might not be the best move on Meta's part. Every time they delay it, smaller players like #Misskey and Lemmy/Kbin gain more influence in the Fediverse. And let's not forget that despite the tech press labeling other Fediverse server software as "fringe," they are actually gaining recognition and importance by the day.

The thing is, Big Social would love to paint the entire Fediverse as "Mastodon" and ignore the reality: the Fediverse is made up of a diverse network of interconnected nodes running different software. This conveniently fits their narrative.

But you know what? With each mishap by Big Social, more and more people are seeking a social network that cannot be controlled by any single entity. And that's exactly what the Fediverse offers.

That's why when #Twitter messes up, people turn to Mastodon. When #Reddit has issues, they head to #Lemmy or #Kbin.

Now, imagine if #Instagram were to make a major blunder. Where do you think people would flock to? Yep, you guessed it: #Pixelfed. It's only a matter of time before Meta slip up again.

If Instagram does something really unpopular and sparks a user revolt, we'll see an #InstagramMigration to Pixelfed. Meta better hope that doesn't happen while they're still not federated. Even if only a few hundred thousand people make the move to Pixelfed, it will still give Pixelfed even more influence in the Fediverse, and their positive reputation will only grow stronger.

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/alexeheath/statuses/110713788758597963