What happens to the posts and comments made in an instance if that instance shuts down? - eviltoast
  • jaamulberry @beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    I would argue the instance still gets indexed by Google and if it was around I could Google search for the result.

    • Ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      1 year ago

      Ok, but in that instance, unless that niche instance that disappeared never federated with anyone, then their content is going to be available on the instances they did federate with before they went away, and those will continue to show in google