Thread by @Suzi3D

A note about the Fediverse:

I think the Fediverse is a wonderful thing. That's why I've ensured @pan_quake will be interoperable with it. PQ will contribute to the strength & growth of the Fediverse.

But those telling you that the Fediverse is "free" are lying to your face.

While being promoted as free, paid Fediverse hosting services are attractive to some users precisely because of the hardware costs, technical know-how barrier & ongoing funds required if you self-host instances. The more users in your instance the higher the costs you must meet.

Better worded: while the Fediverse is promoted as "free" participating in it often isn't free at all. Nor is it effortless. Should we invest effort in obtaining digital freedom? Absolutely. Is the Fediverse better than Big Tech? Vastly. But barriers to mainstream adoption remain.

These barriers are precisely what @pan_quake is removing. By giving users a better-than commercial software experience while only charging a flat 5 bucks a month, with truly free account alternative options.

WHILE strengthening the Fediverse.

Anyone claiming otherwise is wrong

Why am I writing this thread? Because on @pan_quake video comments & twitter threads, users are being misled by disingenuous claims that PQ is more expensive than the Fediverse, or in competition with it.

@pan_quake is the best thing to happen to the Fediverse in a long time

Furthermore, @pan_quake is a custom build from the ground up. It is not just a new face & a few new functions being tacked on to other people's projects.

We have developed a brand new product, but one that works collaboratively with other products.

Offered for a tiny flat price

What makes @pan_quake unique & special?

- level playing field for pricing no matter how many people you interact with
- no hidden fees
- maximum possible privacy & security
- operational transparency
- beautiful interface
- next generation functionality

That's why ppl love us.