From what I've seen on the loops discord he's about to open source the app and self hosted backend real soon, he's been reaching out for people to set up and test out the server code.

Same with federation, that's not far away, I think he wants to test how the different instances connect to each other first before the wider federation.

He's finally starting to look for coders to help him with the backend and app tho, so that's a good start.

[–] reev@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

And I really do appreciate that. He's doing some good stuff and really hope pixelfed and loops (and sup) continue on the momentum that they've got and gain a substantial enough Userbase that they're really enjoyable to use. Just wanted to add the extra context because I think that's relevant too!

[–] dumbass@leminal.space 3 points 2 days ago

He just really needs to let people help him more, he makes good stuff but it's kinda obvious it's getting a bit much for him sometimes, which is how we ended up with the stuff in your link lol.

A few times I've jumped in to the pixelfed discord before he split loops into its own one and he'd be in some crazy long rant, then you'd see him delete all his messages, dude needs a break or to delegate some of his work to the people who keep asking to help.

Good dude tho, just needs a rest I think, the tik tok thing kinda put some pressure on him to get it going quicker I think.