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fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Just like they did with MySpace, #Meta has positioned itself to siphon #Bluesky and #Mastodon users. This time it isn't called scraping. This time they've co-opted the language of revolution and decentralization.

Whether they're successful or not is not clear, but that's not the point. #Fediverse influencers and paid goons gave Meta strategic footing. It's just a matter of when they flip that switch.

An infographic titled "Operation Myspace v2.0: AKA The Siphon Strategy." It illustrates how Meta might attract users from Bluesky and Mastodon servers to Threads. Key elements include icons representing various platforms (Meta's logo, Bluesky Operation Myspace v2.0 AKA The Siphon Strategy How Meta might siphon users from Bluesky and Threads-friendly Mastodon servers to Threads. (Bridgy Fed) Bounce Possible Trigger: Dissatisfaction with ownership/moderation/ verification laws. Possible Trigger: Fear of breaking new laws, or otherwise, compelled by new laws. Activity Pub