Why I'm leaving GitHub for Forgejo | Hacker News

A Hacker News thread discussed a user leaving GitHub for Forgejo for personal projects, citing concerns about AI training, social dynamics, and centralized control.

Commenters debated whether decentralization and community governance can really replace GitHub’s convenience and network effects.

The discussion also covered migration tooling, social graph portability, and the realities of self-hosting a forge.

Several replies offered practical setup advice for alternatives like Forgejo and Gitea, including hosting and auth options.