If I were to create my own instance federated with all the other instances, as of today, how much data would I be storing, since I would make a copy of all the content?

I know this will vary a lot, but I’m looking for a ballpark figure to have an idea. I don’t think it would be a lot, but I can’t find an estimate anywhere.

Reposted from https://lemmy.world/post/55030 as I think this community is probably a better fit

  • hal@lemmy.oneEnglish
    5·
    2 years ago

    Im gonna wait before I host a public instance. This is the first experience with an actual bigger user base for most instances.

    I would suggest that people don’t just willy nilly start an instance without long term planing for database growth and media storage.

    • Drew Got No Clue@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      5·
      2 years ago

      Oh yeah, I’m still learning and planning when/if I do it.

      OTOH, we shouldn’t scare people off doing it either LOL

      • hal@lemmy.oneEnglish
        11·
        2 years ago

        You are right. But giving users a bad experience is also not good for future reputation. Users are fast with giving something they had a bad experience with, a negative stigma.