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would it be simpler for people if we said "server" instead of "instance"? (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Die4Ever@programming.dev to c/lemmy@lemmy.ml

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or maybe some other terminology would be better? lots of people get confused when you ask them to choose an instance, sometimes I think even the word "proxy", "host", or "hub" is simpler

the specific terms aren't my point, just a discussion to see if we can come up with a better name

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[–] Floon@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Call servers "Lemmy Service Providers" and people might make the connection with what ISPs do.

[–] Maoo@hexbear.net -3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

High Availability stans are angry about your question.

Basically... both options are ambiguous. Would be best if they used a more unique name. Like a burrow (many lemmings build burrows).

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