If I used an object observer for a topic/context, and proceeded to delete that context, the object observer would go away too.
That is, unless you're inferring that I take steps to preserve the object observer for some period of time (if not forever?)
@julian that might be it, yeah. languages outside of javascript generally don't make a distinction between null and undefined, and even in javascript these are used inconsistently. for example localStorage.getItem will return null for a missing key. practically speaking, the "intentionally" distinction is a distinction without a difference in most processing contexts.
@admin Just by the by, Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, GoToSocial all have allowlist options for federation as I understand it. Maybe others, maybe Bonfire?
I use akkoma for my instance instead of mastodon because it was easier and less resource heavy. honestly had no idea it was a fork of pleroma.
Honestly at the end of the day I just use stuff that is better with resources and easier to setup so Akkoma instead of Mastodon, Piefed instead of lemmy.
@julian I was surprised when taking a look at it that the demo instance has been there for 2 years, is barely used by anyone, most are abandoned accounts and half of the functions on it don't work...All while it's getting positive press. I think you nailed it about the hype around promise.