when I see that whichever instance I choose is defederated from another bunch of random instances, is it possible to have those show in my feed without making a separate profile from other instances? and can I turn them off again if I see that defederating was the right idea?

  • funkless_eck@sh.itjust.worksOP
    8·
    11 months ago

    I’m probably “technical enough” to do that, but I’ve heard that from that point on I’m managing my own infosec- is that the case?

    • Wander@yiffit.net
      6·
      11 months ago

      Yes, but It’s pretty hands off since 99% of security stuff is managed for you by the Lemmy software, including rate limiting. Just make sure you use a secure password and if you want put the instance behind cloudflare which is super easy to do.

      • GlenRambo@jlai.lu
        1·
        11 months ago

        Is it as easy as “create instance” or does it involve setting up a server and other cloud based software?

        • originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com
          3·
          11 months ago

          it is not that easy… you do need to understand the basics of the underlying systems (server/network/storage), and then be able to keep them up to date and running. and then there are the costs associated with it… i think with a stripped down lemmy you could get it runnin for maybe 10$/month.