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   - a [[subset]] of the [[internet]].
     - The part that is willing to [[federate]]. 
     - The part that works for its [[users]].
-    - The set of all [[open platforms]]; that which run [[open protocols]].
+    - The set of all [[open platforms]]; those which respect [[open protocols]].
 - [[push]] [[fediverse.party]]
   - [[go]] https://fediverse.party/en/portal/servers
 - The [[agora]] is part of the [[federation]].