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Bridgy Fed, a bridge between the Fediverse and other protocols such as BlueSky, is using an opt-out model and that raises a lot of discussion (github.com)

submitted 7 months ago by Blaze@reddthat.com to c/fediverse@lemmy.world

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Github ticket: https://github.com/snarfed/bridgy-fed/issues/835

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[-] Carighan@lemmy.world 47 points 7 months ago

I don't get the problem. It's just syncing public information back and forth. I mean, the information is fully public for anyone to access. If you mind who accesses it, you shouldn't make it public.

[-] Blaze@reddthat.com 12 points 7 months ago

In ActivityPub, you have the freedom to defederate.

This bridge doesn't allow you to do so, I can understand why people have issues with it.

[-] Fitik@kbin.social 3 points 7 months ago

@Blaze What do you mean by "doesn't allow you to do so"? Instance can block bridge domain and it will not be federated

How is it different from the rest of instances?

@Carighan

[-] Blaze@reddthat.com 1 points 7 months ago

Instance can block bridge domain and it will not be federated

I was referring to the

Put the text #nobridge in your profile bio, refresh your profile on your user page, and Bridgy Fed will stop bridging your account. Or feel free to send me a request privately.

https://fed.brid.gy/docs#opt-out

Seems like defederation is not enough in this case, as it's not mentioned as a way to opt-out.

[-] roguetrick@kbin.social 2 points 7 months ago

That's user level changes. You can still defed from the bridge. It actually makes this whole situation even more ridiculous. If you don't agree with who your instance federates with you fucking leave.