📝 #WSocial state of the network 📣
for those who are curious about it, considering the enthusiastic endorsement by prestigious European institutions.
#OpenData allows me to crunch numbers (information about Bluesky PDSs is readily available).
On day 18 since its beta launch in Brussels, W Social has 7935 accounts:
- 90,5% have never* published a single post
- 82,2% have 0 followers
- 78% follow 0 accounts
(may be related to #WIdentity and its 13-step process)
LMK if you find this useful
#WSocial: "We want to promote European digital sovereignty. We're made in Europe, for the world!"
@EUCommission: "A strong Europe needs independent digital spaces. Today, we’re expanding our presence to W."
W Social: "You need to verify your identity. Please download our #WIdentity app from Apple's App Store or Google's Play Store"
No further comment necessary.
Check for yourselves (04:30): https://inv.nadeko.net/Vcq4MiabpEQ
How to create an account on #WSocial in 13 easy steps:
1️⃣ choose a username
2️⃣ choose a password
3️⃣ choose your interests
4️⃣ download the #WIdentity app to your phone (two options: Apple AppStore or Google Play Store)
5️⃣ scan a QR code
6️⃣ create a PIN code
optional: enable biometrics; re-enter PIN
7️⃣ choose whether you simply want to verify that you're human or if you also want to verify your name
8️⃣ choose the verification method (automatic photo review, request a manual review or scan your passport chip)
9️⃣ scan your passport's picture page
1️⃣0️⃣ scan your passport's chip
1️⃣1️⃣ take a selfie
1️⃣2️⃣ scan a QR code to link the W Identity to your W Social account
1️⃣3️⃣ enter your PIN code
Congratulations, you're verified*!
(* for two years)
Demonstration in all its simple glory here:
📺: https://inv.nadeko.net/Vcq4MiabpEQ
Please save this toot as reference if you ever hear somebody say that IT'S TOO COMPLICATED TO JOIN THE FEDIVERSE BECAUSE YOU NEED TO PICK A SERVER 🤡
