The networked software is free, but the hosting is paid seems to be a great model for promoting interop and avoiding single points of failure.

I learned a new word today: ossify (to turn into bone, to become hardened and opposed to changes).

Wow. This article really speaks to why I use Lemmy, I promote Fediverse for all its benefits and despite its faults, and am trying to separate myself to a degree from the big players on the internet.