This is a conversation thread from a twtxt network, detailing a user's (movq) frustration with the Mastodon "export data" feature and their consideration of self-hosting a fediverse alternative. Here's a summary:
* **movq's initial issue:**
* movq is concerned about the volatility of their data on their current Mastodon instance due to a broken "export data" feature.
* They contacted the admins, but the issue remains unresolved.
* This led them to contemplate self-hosting.
* **Alternative fediverse software suggestions:**
* kat suggests gotosocial as a lightweight alternative to Mastodon.
* movq agrees, and also mentions snac as a potential option.
* **movq's change of heart:**
* movq ultimately decides that self-hosting any fediverse software, besides twtxt, is too much effort.
* **Resolution and compromise:**
* The Mastodon admins attribute the export failure to the size of movq's account.
* movq decides to set their Mastodon account to auto-delete posts after approximately 180 days to manage data size.
* Movq also mentions that they use auto-expiring links on twtxt to reduce data storage.