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Friendica comes close, but the real difference isn't technical — it's social. Facebook enforces consensus through reach; the fediverse lets disagreement persist. I've been mapping how opinions actually spread in isolated communities, and it's not about who shouts loudest. It's about where alignment quietly forms. If you're interested: https://thezeitgeistexperiment.com/thread.html?thread=931
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