We are all doing better than the “glue yourself to things” people because they’re moving things backwards, turning people against climate action, distracting from climate issues.

Right, self-described “climate protestors” aren’t necessarily helping the environment.

So you install your own server (apache or nginx or whatever) and also run your own postgresql from the same unmanaged space? And the server software serves both the php app and the database?

Thanks for answering my questions. I’ve always used managed hosting but it’s becoming too limiting and I’m seeking to expand my options.

Do you use unmanaged hosting?

So you’re running kbin.pithyphrase.net from your home pc?

Only a brand would think in terms of favorite brands.

Today in Montreal it was beautiful and blue and fresh. I hope it stays that way. I want to keep my lungs and our forests.

It depends. If they can still be funny then go for it.

“These days people spend thousands of dollars to visit the sun-kissed islands of the Caribbean. But in the 1700s you could go there for free, if you were black and you didn’t want to go there.”
-also Cunk

So are they going to hire people to mod all those subs?

I second this. I love the openness of the fediverse but I want robust tools to help me navigate it, including the ability to block.