Bridgy Fed, a bridge between the Fediverse and other protocols such as BlueSky, is using an opt-out model and that raises a lot of discussion

@[email protected] · 9 months ago

Bridgy Fed, a bridge between the Fediverse and other protocols such as BlueSky, is using an opt-out model and that raises a lot of discussion

@[email protected] · 9 months ago

Instance can block bridge domain and it will not be federated

I was referring to the

Put the text #nobridge in your profile bio, refresh your profile on your user page, and Bridgy Fed will stop bridging your account. Or feel free to send me a request privately.

https://fed.brid.gy/docs#opt-out

Seems like defederation is not enough in this case, as it’s not mentioned as a way to opt-out.

roguetrick · 9 months ago

That’s user level changes. You can still defed from the bridge. It actually makes this whole situation even more ridiculous. If you don’t agree with who your instance federates with you fucking leave.

Bridgy Fed, a bridge between the Fediverse and other protocols such as BlueSky, is using an opt-out model and that raises a lot of discussion

Bridgy Fed, a bridge between the Fediverse and other protocols such as BlueSky, is using an opt-out model and that raises a lot of discussion

Opt-out is a terrible default and should be reconsidered · Issue #835 · snarfed/bridgy-fed