# Criticism of this forum

**URL:** <https://help.nextcloud.com/t/criticism-of-this-forum/213403>\
**Category:** 🔮 Meta\
**Tags:** rant\
**Created:** [December 26, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/criticism-of-this-forum/213403 "2024-12-26T12:49:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 27, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/criticism-of-this-forum/213403/10 "2024-12-27T21:18:08Z")

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> [@Kraligor](#):
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> Nextcloud is complicated and requires kowledge of its underlying technologies, if you choose to set it up bare metal

If you take away too many obstacles and make the initial setup super smooth, you’ll learn the stuff later but the hard way (nothing works any more, where is my data?).  
There is a nice writeup on a few topics, you should go through:

> [@101: Self-hosting information for beginners](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/101-self-hosting-information-for-beginners/187015):
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> Self-hosting is managing your own applications and data instead of relying on external services. It offers greater control, privacy, and customization but comes with a steep learning curve. Before diving in, it’s crucial to understand that self-hosting requires technical knowledge and can be time-consuming. recommendations start with a purpose: Identify what you want to achieve through self-hosting (e.g., privacy, control) to stay motivated. start small and gradually scale: Don’t overwhelm you…

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