Communities give the Fediverse structure

A very interesting article about how themed instances form their own communities. Although the article focuses on Mastodon, its insights apply to the entire Fediverse. #Fediverse #Communities #^Place, Language, and Craft: Mastodon Communities Part 2 of Exploring Mastodon, a three-part mini-series inside the broader Exploring the Fediverse series. If you're new here, Part 1 covers the overall shape of the network: how instances work, why donation economics matter, and what AI policy reveals about a community's values.