How is the micro blogging part of sublinks gonna work out ? Is it similar to mbin? if so how would lemmy app be compatible with it ?

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Also are you guys/gals also add anymore federated services support in the future like pixelfed or frendica ?

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There is talk of having post types. This would allow for further fediverse integrations to function better.

To answer your questions: 1. Sublinks isn't a copy of Lemmy. There used to be a greater focus on multiple post types, but now it's not a main feature to work on. Sublinks is an alternative to Lemmy that adheres to the Lemmy API to capture the client base for that API. Sublinks has its API for its front-end and any apps being developed for Sublinks.

Being long-term compatible with Lemmy isn't a priority either. We set our first milestone to be parity with the Lemmy API contracts to allow for apps to work from the start. As we grow our footprint Lemmy would have to display it the best they can. We don't plan to add support for Sublinks into other applications.

  1. Yes, we're building our federation service to include as many services as possible.

Are there any apps being developed for Sublinks?

Not that I'm aware of. We will support all Lemmy apps when we launch though.

Lemmy apps will be compatible thanks to the Lemmy API

I’m confused now, the post above says that there will be initial compatibility but after that (presumably as sublinks evolves) Lemmy apps will have to display as best they can.

That's indeed it: initial compatibility which might change as SL evolves

That was my reason for asking about sublinks apps.

I know that devs like web interfaces but the truth is you need apps if anything social is going to become established.

It’s a sad fact in the fediverse that routinely apps or even front end GUI aren’t compatible. There’s only so many times this can happen (or instances shut down or not be maintained) before it all becomes a bit much.

So I think relying on Lemmy apps is a mistake.