Opt-in to which instances toot.cat is federated

[polymerwitch]

Instead of federating with instances by default this would create an Allowed List of instances with which we can update overtime.

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• I searched or browsed the repo’s other issues to ensure this is not a duplicate.
• This bug happens on a tagged release and not on master (If you're a user, don't worry about this).

[lynncyrin]

Did you get a look at the code awoo.space uses for this ?

[lynncyrin]

Did you get a look at the code awoo.space uses for this ?

[polymerwitch]

@lynnco yes, there is some interesting stuff here: https://github.com/phildini/mastodon/tree/private-mastodon

it includes things like only letting authed users see public toots and profiles

[polymerwitch]

@lynnco yes, there is some interesting stuff here: https://github.com/phildini/mastodon/tree/private-mastodon

it includes things like only letting authed users see public toots and profiles

[bit-mancer]

I like this! Auto-federation is likely going to end up being an issue if any groups ever commit to sustained harassment of the platform...

Also +1 on requiring auth -- in the context of the search discussion today, there's currently nothing stopping someone from bypassing federation entirely and scrapping the .atom feeds to get every non-direct message if they are so inclined.

[bit-mancer]

I like this! Auto-federation is likely going to end up being an issue if any groups ever commit to sustained harassment of the platform...

Also +1 on requiring auth -- in the context of the search discussion today, there's currently nothing stopping someone from bypassing federation entirely and scrapping the .atom feeds to get every non-direct message if they are so inclined.

[wavebeem]

I think this is probably a good idea. I can see how some people might be upset at this being exclusionary towards new instances, but honestly I think the pros outweigh the cons here?

[wavebeem]

I think this is probably a good idea. I can see how some people might be upset at this being exclusionary towards new instances, but honestly I think the pros outweigh the cons here?