Personally, I feel this depends on the nature of the instance in question. Though new to this, I only intend to view content I subscribe to, so I’m not bothered by communities that are focused on commerce as long as it stays inside those silos.
Additionally, this depends on the type of content being offered. I am actively excited to see a community where people advertise their hand-made, artisan, or small-business-made goods. I see the utility in a community where people share opportunities to save money on items they were already looking to purchase. I have no interest in another space for drivel I do not want or need from e-tailers like Amazon to be peddled.
addendum: Upon further review of the terminology in play, I’m not sure if an entire instance is the preferred route. A series of well-defined communities are perhaps a better choice?
Personally, I feel this depends on the nature of the instance in question. Though new to this, I only intend to view content I subscribe to, so I’m not bothered by communities that are focused on commerce as long as it stays inside those silos.
Additionally, this depends on the type of content being offered. I am actively excited to see a community where people advertise their hand-made, artisan, or small-business-made goods. I see the utility in a community where people share opportunities to save money on items they were already looking to purchase. I have no interest in another space for drivel I do not want or need from e-tailers like Amazon to be peddled.
addendum: Upon further review of the terminology in play, I’m not sure if an entire instance is the preferred route. A series of well-defined communities are perhaps a better choice?