Lemmy is a self-hosted social link aggregation and discussion platform that is free and open-source. It is not controlled by any company, and does not have any advertising, tracking, or data-harvesting algorithms. Users can create and join communities based on their interests, and vote on the content they find interesting. Lemmy is also federated, making it part of the Fediverse and meaning that users can interact with other servers and platforms that support the ActivityPub protocol.
Lemmy’s platform has some business implications for the social media industry. First, it offers a decentralized alternative to the dominant players like Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter, which have been criticized for their centralized control, censorship, and privacy issues. Second, it provides a low-cost and scalable solution for hosting social media content, as anyone can run their own server with minimal resources. Lastly, it fosters a diverse and open culture of online discussion, as users can choose their own moderation policies and connect with different communities across the Fediverse.
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