@pluralistic what do you think about the idea of encouraging schools (from high school to universities) to run Mastodon instances? Seems like a natural fit #MastodonEdu
@engelbart how are carwashes a natural fit?
@travismitchell as well as schools.
People drive in, spend some time, got serviced and drive away.
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Usenet started with academia, and the OU and Janet had CoSy instances, so there is precedent.
I can imagine secondary schools, at least, having to heavily moderate, and (frankly) the instances would be in competition with TikTok.
But I think there is a case for community based services, and perhaps District Councils could be persuaded. Now, sociopolitically, would seem like an opportunity - but local authorities are famously slow.
@BobHarvey @pluralistic Thanks for the ideas and kind words. I agree moderation would be demanding with secondary students. I've suggested idea to 2 postsecondary schools - my alma maters - we'll see if any interest.
@travismitchell @pluralistic I have now written to my district and county councillors (that is South Kesteven and Lincolnshire)
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At University level it could be a student project, like student radio.
But it is a good idea, and might bear some fruit if we scatter seeds. I will write to my district and county councillors proposing it.
@travismitchell @pluralistic what about carwash? Shouldn't they have their own server as well?