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would it be simpler for people if we said "server" instead of "instance"? (programming.dev)
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or maybe some other terminology would be better? lots of people get confused when you ask them to choose an instance, sometimes I think even the word "proxy", "host", or "hub" is simpler

the specific terms aren't my point, just a discussion to see if we can come up with a better name

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[–] Double_A@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 2 years ago (3 children)

provider maybe?

[–] ram@bookwormstory.social 4 points 2 years ago

"Provider" is the best alternative to "instance" I've seen. I'm down with provider.

[–] anothermember@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

I had thought of provider myself, people seem to be happy with having an email provider and it's not that different a concept.

[–] sadbehr@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Service provider? "Please select your Lemmy service provider".

[–] Jumuta@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

that actually sounds like a good way to call them