If I understand correctly, every instance is hosted on a private server - is it along with all the content like images, videos and text?

If so, how is it funded?

  • sexy_peach@feddit.deEnglish
    8·
    1 year ago

    This is true. But only the content posted in communities of this server needs to be hosted permanently. Everything else can be fetched if needed.

    It’s funded by mostly the server admin paying a couple of bucks per month for the cost of a small virtual server.

    Lemmy doesn’t allow videos at the moment, because that would require significantly more server capacity

    • CoachDom@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
      9·
      1 year ago

      Even pictures I imagine can amass to something.

      I was just wondering in case it’s a big sum, and I’m just leeching off of somebody :D I do enjoy the idea of free internet, with the decentralised open source software running it, but I do understand that at some point, somebody gotta get paid - wether you pay with your data or actual money. More and more I try not to pay with the first, so I make sure that I pay my dues wherever needed.

      • Ada@lemmy.blahaj.zoneMEnglish
        12·
        1 year ago

        and I’m just leeching off of somebody

        You aren’t leeching off of anyone. This is one of the reasons we hesitate to seek donations.

        This instance and blahaj.zone are run by two trans women who are fortunate enough to be able to afford it. We do it, because providing a space for queer and trans diverse folk and their allies, where they can let their guards down a little, is super important to us. We are privileged enough to be able to make that happen.

        Now, if you’re in a situation where you happen to have money burning holes in your pockets, then we’re open to donations to offset some of the costs, but the last thing we want is for members of the very community we’re trying to foster to feel like they’re obligated to find a way of donating.