I just reviewed this awesome fediverse list, did a broad search, and checked out /alterative.to – but no luck.
Is there nothing on the fediverse that can take the place of that bloated, spyware site run by MS?
And, if I were to start working on it, what roadblocks would I run into? Thanks!
ETA: These are the features I would want to see in a replacement service, since you asked:
- really decentralized - anyone can stand up a server instance
- post your profile - list your resume, skills, education, interests, charities, publications, etc…
- link to friends, co-workers
- post your business - allow people to say they work / worked for you
- post Posts to say things to your friends and colleagues
- post Jobs - tell people you’re hiring, how to contact you (off site, on some other service)
I mean, I think the solution is obvious and is implemented by millions of people every day - getting jobs via personal and professional networks. The much-cited statistic says “80% of job openings never reach public jobs boards”. Why? Because when an opening is announced (or even floated) internally, someone already in the company fills the position or else recommends someone they know for the position. For almost all jobs, actual technical know-how is only about one quarter of the real qualification for the job. The rest is general competence at learning and getting things done, and personality. This is why personal recommendations confer such a strong advantage in getting jobs - you get someone to really stick their neck out for you and vouch that you can get shit done, get it done well, and arent a dick.