I just tried to see a post from the feddit.cl instance using the open in browser option, but the browser loaded a lemmy.world link instrad. Is that working as intended or a weird hiccup?

  • infinite_zeroM
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    1 year ago

    The normal way federation functions is by sharing the link from the viewer’s home instance.

    For example, this thread’s link is shared from my web interface as https://sh.itjust.works/post/2774802 because I am logging in from sh.itjust.works.

    It appears that Bean shares the link from lemmy.world as it it hard-coded into the share feature, likely due to it being Steve’s home instance.

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      1 year ago

      This is correct, I’m linking to the ap_id from the API which I believe stands for “ActivityPub ID” (I can’t say for certain because it’s undocumented)

      This is where the post originated from before it was federated.

      Perhaps I should add two links: one that opens on your instance, and one that opens the original post?

      What’s your use-case for wanting it on your insurance?

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        1 year ago

        I don’t think there is any reason for a dedicated link to a user’s home instance. This is more of an “everyone is still learning about this federation thing” question.