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  • Moderation
  • Handling of illegal content
  • Server structure (system requirements, configs, layouts, etc.)
  • Community transparency/communication
  • Server maintenance (updates, scaling, etc.)
Cross-posts
  1. https://sh.itjust.works/post/27913098
  • Kalcifer@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
    2·
    4 months ago

    [Using a hosting service] makes you a more difficult target for attacks but also involves your information getting out into the world in direct connection to your instance.

    I’m not sure I understand how one’s data would be leaked by the hoster.

    • finitebanjo@lemmy.worldEnglish
      0·
      4 months ago

      Same way things get leaked by Equifax, Twitch, US Bank, etc. You’re most responsible with your information by not having unnecessary accounts or transactions.

      Also, most hosts have WhoIs and ICANN registrations for Domains, but you still need a domain regardless. And further than that they might allow subpeonas from various companies who request the info.

      • Kalcifer@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
        1·
        4 months ago

        they might allow subpeonas from various companies who request the info.

        “Allow” is an interesting choice of words. A subpoena is legally binding (depending on the jurisdiction). One could circumvent this by purchasing a domain anonymously, but I’m not currently aware of a reputable domain provider that allows anonymous purchasing of domains.

        —

        Addendum (2024-11-11T23:38Z):

        I just found Njalla which seems to allow anonymous purchasing of domains, but idk how reputable they are.

        • finitebanjo@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          4 months ago

          It comes down to the individual company on whether or not to fight requests for user information. A lot of precedent exists for not complying.

      • Kalcifer@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
        0·
        4 months ago

        Also, most hosts have WhoIs and ICANN registrations for Domains, but you still need a domain regardless.

        I’m not sure exactly what you are referring to. I don’t exactly follow how the VPS provider would have any privileged insight into one’s domain registration.

        • finitebanjo@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          4 months ago

          I’m saying if you payed for a service to host your instance remotely. The domain, the site pages, the the database, everything. Then, everything on the domain would be tied to your person and the service providers have a certain power over your instance aside from just turning off your domain. There are more options to not list or to delist from the WhoIs registry for simple domain purchases.

          I just have trust issues, you don’t need to mind my crazy ramblings.

          • Kalcifer@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
            1·
            4 months ago

            I just have trust issues, you don’t need to mind my crazy ramblings.

            Concerns about privacy and anonymity are perfectly valid. Ideally, I would want my involvement in a venture like this to be completely anonymous, but there are practical limitations (generally limited by how much added complexity/added risk one wants to put up with).