Fediverse flagship and oldest continuously-running instance shitposter.club has announced a switch to Mastodon :mastodon:
The embattled, controversial server has been a mainstay of the Fediverse for over 8 years. Starting April, coinciding with the transition to a new server name. SHITPOSTER WORLD LLC will switch to the popular Pleroma alternative, Mastodon. CEO Moon Man: "we needed a solution that would scale along with our community and Mastadon checked all the right boxes. We anticipate a smooth transition, which is absolutely necessary for us to move forward. Pleroma has served us well over the years but it is time to adopt a leaner and more corporate-friendly solution."
Pleroma shares took a hit at the news, dropping over 100 dollars a share. Pleroma CEO Lain Witherspoon announced "we are sorry to see shitposter club go. We believe we still have compelling offerings for the discerning small-business customer. #ItsAlwaysPleroma :pleroma: