@Charger8232@lemmy.ml I run my own server for a simple reason: it means owning my social media presence.
I own my content, my audience, and who I federate with.
Thanks to @mike, I just had an epiphany about why centralization of the the world wide web happened:
@Miczech@lemmy.ml @asklemmy@lemmy.ml I own a plethora of gaming consoles: NES, Genesis (original and Nomad, original Xbox and Xbox 360, PS1 and PS2, Wii, and Switch.
But my favourite is PC hands down. I own a Steam Deck and love it.