There’s an interesting schism happening in the Fediverse, illustrating two competing visions for the network. One advocates for massive growth and universal adoption as a means for changing the shape of the Web. The other advocates for a smaller, more personal network shaped by individual consent and intention.
In a nutshell, this debate is what we could call “Big Fedi vs Small Fedi“. As platforms such as Threads and Flipboard bring massive amounts of new people to the network, a different group is embracing the concept of “Island Networks”.
What is an Island Network?
Island Networks take the concept of