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While it is still #ThrowbackThursday (and already #FlashbackFriday in other countries), here's another round of #Fediverse history.

#DidYouKnow there were various “migrations” before the #TwitterMigration 2022?

I can not remember the years and the order of events, but here are what I can recall:

1. Facebook migration + Twitter migration.

Reason: ToS issue, re: post content, is owned by the service.

During this period (my guess is 2008 to 2013), instances informed users of their content license upfront, very visible.

2. Tumblr migration.

Reason: Tumblr changed their ToS and guidelines, and alienated a big segment of its users.

New instances went online, and a lot of users moved to the Fediverse.

3. Japan SNS migration

Reason: I can't remember exactly what it was about, but I think it was ToS / rules related too.

My guess is, sometime late 2016 and early 2018. The birth of the Top 3 largest Fediverse instances.

4. Twitter Migration Part 2

Reason: reports that Elon Musk will buy Twitter

I think this was in 2021?

5. Twitter Migration Part 3 (2022)

Reason: Elon Musk bought Twitter

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Did I forget something?

Anyone with more details and accurate information?

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And with that, good night from the Philippines.

Mabuhay. Shalom.