BY THE WAY anonymous internet strangers, if you are upset and confused about #decentralized social networks but (and this part is important) don't want to be confused any more, do come on over to #social channel on irc.w3.org where we're all still hanging out and willing to help.
This stuff *is* complicated and distressing... trust us... and we (the Working Group and proximate communities) went through a lot of shiz so hopefully you don't have to.
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